Clinical Dietician I - Outpatient Diabetes Program - PRN

Davita Inc.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Clinical Dietician responsible for nutrition assessments and care planning for patients with special needs. This role emphasizes delivering high-quality nutritional care and involves collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Clinical Dietician program.
• Licensed Dietician in the state of employment.
• Certified as a Registered Dietitian (CDR RD).

Responsibilities

• Develops nutrition plans based on patient needs.
• Directs dietary care including screening and assessment.
• Educates medical staff and counsels patients on nutrition.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Patient Care

Diversity Initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Description

Summary:

Responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition assessments and care planning for patients and residents with special needs. Implements business practices in order to uphold CHRISTUS Mission and values.

Responsibilities:

• Develops nutrition plans, including specifications, methods and timetables depending on patient and resident status and needs
• Accountable for the execution of service quality by maintaining highest level of delivery
• Promotes and supports workplace diversity initiatives
• Directs dietary care of patients and residents with special needs including screening, assessment, intervention, care and discharge planning to ensure patient nutrition needs and customer satisfaction levels are met
• Educates medical staff and counsels patients/residents and their families on proper nutritional care
• Manages and promotes food and nutrition programs according to hospital standards and policy
• Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, special diets, and menu requests
• Stays current with most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice
• Probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues, using appropriate resource when necessary
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well CHRISTUS policies and procedures (e.g.. HIPPA/Privacy Act, quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel)
• Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communications them to other departments

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree Graduate of an accredited Clinical Dietician program.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Dietician License in state of employment
• CDR RD

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed