Clin Nutr - Clinical Dietitian

Childrens Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join their dedicated team in Plano. This role focuses on providing nutritional services and education to patients, ensuring they receive the best care possible. The ideal candidate will have a passion for children's health and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families, with a supportive environment that values cultural effectiveness and personal growth. Join a mission-driven organization that prioritizes the well-being of its staff and the communities it serves.

Benefits

Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years

4%-10% employee savings plan match

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical dietetics experience required.
• Registered Dietitian with state license and national registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional assessments and education to patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

Nutritional Monitoring

Patient Education

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Clinical Dietitian

Department: Clinical Nutrition

Location: Plano

Shift: Monday & Thursday with rotating Wednesdays

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
This job is an hourly version of an exempt role, typically used for part-time and PRN assignments.Provide patient's nutritional information and be an active participant in the interdisciplinary teams. Responsible for providing nutritional services to patients through nutritional monitoring, assessment, calculations, recommendations and education. Ensure patients, families, hospital staff, and the community receives the best nutritional information available.

Responsibilities:
* Provide nutritional monitoring, assessment, calculations, recommendations, and education for patients and serve as a nutrition resource for the hospital, staff, patients, families, and the community. May write nutrition orders per medical nutrition therapy protocol. At Our Children’s House only, may write TPN and lab orders per medical nutrition therapy protocol.
* Provide clear, effective, and professional communication to patients and family, staff, and community.
* Complete administrative tasks, such as patient and non patient related phone calls and e-mails, ongoing required competencies, etc.
* Attend various meeting, committee involvement, contribute to projects and give presentations.

How You'll be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 1 year job category-specific experience Pref
* At least 1 year For End Stage Renal Disease only: minimum 1 year professional work experience in clinical dietetics after becoming a registered dietitian. (Does not include internship experience) Req

EDUCATION
* Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Req

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* State Dietetic License (i.e. LD - Licensed Dietitian) 90 Days Req
* National Dietetic Registration (i.e. RD - Registered Dietitian) 90 Days Req
* National Provider Identification Number (NPI) 90 Days Req

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.