Supplemental Dietitian

Memorial Hermann Health System • Pearland, TX

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About The Position

The Supplemental Dietitian provides high-quality medical nutrition therapy to patients and clients. The role includes assessing nutritional needs, providing nutrition therapy and education, and serving as a resource to physicians and others as part of a multidisciplinary team. The dietitian may also provide nutrition education to community groups or individuals outside the hospital.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition or a related area.
• A master's degree is required if registration was obtained after January 1, 2024.
• Registration with the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensure with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
• CPR certification (Heart Saver only) from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, or obtain it within six months of hire.
• Completion of qualified professional experience required for the registered dietitian exam administered by the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Ability to interact positively with many types of people.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Set nutrition-care goals, assess patients, develop individualized nutrition-care plans, and evaluate nutrition status on an ongoing basis.
• Provide age-appropriate medical nutrition therapy to patients and clients.
• Modify nutrition regimens to reflect food preferences, tolerances, and cultural and religious preferences.
• Document nutrition-care plans in the medical record, including assessments, monitoring parameters, goals, and recommendations.
• Provide age-appropriate nutrition education to patients and families that considers religious beliefs and cultural backgrounds.
• Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budget, time, supply, productivity, and service-quality requirements.
• Pursue professional growth and development through required continuing education and skills competency, and support department goals.
• Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time