Clin Nutr - Clinical Dietitian

Children's Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to enhance the nutritional well-being of children. In this vital role, you will provide expert nutritional monitoring and education to patients and families, ensuring they receive the best possible care. As a part of an interdisciplinary team, your contributions will help shape healthier futures for children in the community. This position offers a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued, and your professional growth will be nurtured. Join us in making a meaningful impact on children's lives through exceptional nutritional care.

Benefits

Employee portion of medical premiums covered after 3 years

4%-10% employer match on savings plan

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant job-specific experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional monitoring and education for patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Complete administrative tasks and attend meetings.

Skills

Nutritional Monitoring

Patient Education

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Communication Skills

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. We recognize that children's health is crucial to achieving this goal.

Through cutting-edge treatments and our affiliation with UT Southwestern, we aim to deliver an exceptional patient and family experience, ensuring every moment contributes to their well-being.

Our commitment extends beyond our organization to the broader community, striving to make a positive impact on children's lives and promote a healthier future for all.

Summary:
This role is an hourly position, typically used for part-time and PRN assignments, serving as an alternative to exempt roles. The dietitian provides nutritional information, participates in interdisciplinary teams, and offers nutritional services through monitoring, assessment, calculations, recommendations, and education. Ensures patients, families, staff, and the community receive the best nutritional information available.

Responsibilities:
* Provide nutritional monitoring, assessment, calculations, recommendations, and education for patients. Serve as a nutritional resource for the hospital, staff, patients, families, and the community. May write nutrition orders per medical nutrition therapy protocols. At Our Children’s House only, may write TPN and lab orders per protocols.
* Communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with patients, families, staff, and the community.
* Complete administrative tasks, such as phone calls, emails, ongoing competencies, etc.
* Attend meetings, participate in committees, contribute to projects, and give presentations.

How You'll be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE
* Minimum 1 year of relevant job-specific experience (preferred)
* For End Stage Renal Disease: at least 1 year of professional clinical dietetics experience after becoming a registered dietitian (excluding internship). (Required)

EDUCATION
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Required)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* State Dietetic License (e.g., LD - Licensed Dietitian) within 90 days (Required)
* National Dietetic Registration (e.g., RD - Registered Dietitian) within 90 days (Required)
* National Provider Identification Number (NPI) within 90 days (Required)

A Place Where You Belong

We prioritize our people. We value and respect the beliefs, identities, and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to culturally effective care, building community partnerships, and developing our team members to foster an inclusive environment.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical premiums covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employer match on savings plan 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 based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information. This applies to all employment aspects including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, pay, training, discipline, and benefits.