340000 Dietary Mgmt

Nexus Health Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Health Systems seeks a Registered Dietitian for a PRN position in Houston, TX. The role emphasizes clinical nutrition, pediatrics-focused care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You will assess, educate, and document patient needs while participating in care planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics, Texas licensure, and CDR registration; a Master’s degree is preferred. Experience in pediatric nutrition is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Licensed Dietitian in Texas and registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and monitor patient progress per guidelines.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and staff; participate in in-service education.
• Assess nutritional status and set goals within 72 hours of admission.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition and food/drug interactions as ordered.
• Collaborate with physicians and dietitians to tailor care plans.
• Document care and participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Communication skills

Dietitian guidance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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340000 Dietary Mgmt PRN Houston, TX, US

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics or related degree

Master's degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:

One ( 1 ) year of clinical experience, pediatrics preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Licensed Dietitian in the state of Texas

Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

• Conducts Nutritional assessments and monitoring per DNV guidelines.
• Conducts nutrition education and in-service education to meet the needs of patients and staff.
• Assesses patient's nutritional status and establishes goals for each patient within 72 hours of admission.
• Provides appropriate educational in-service to dietary and nursing departments.
• Communicates with all appropriate disciplines information regarding patient care regularly .
• Participates in patient team conferences.
• Participates on appropriate committees as appointed.
• Evaluates and approve patient menus and approves modified diets.
• Instruct patients and their families on the nutritional needs at home and appropriate ways to achieve these as ordered by the physician.
• Educates patient/family on food/drug interactions and documents appropriate notation of such in the patient's medical record.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding the patient's nutritional care in the patient's medical record in a timely and consistent manner.
• Assists in planning and conducting appropriate performance improvement.
• Develops and maintains department policies and procedures.
• Operates within set departmental budget and implements cost-saving procedures.
• Correlates dietary needs with laboratory findings consistently .
• Collaborates with physicians regarding nutritional needs and suggestions.
• Closely monitors patient weight to ensure goals of gain or loss are achieved.
• Recommends and/or assists with specific nutritional patient measurements to evaluate more specific goals , i.e. , calorie counts, pre-albumin/albumin monitoring , etc.
• Allots extra time and problem - solving to children who fail to thrive, are picky eaters, have digestive problems, etc . , to improve nutritional status.
• Ensures flexibility and creativity in methods developed to assist children in eating .
• Performs other duties as assigned.