Clinical Dietitian

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Clinical Dietitian, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient health through tailored nutritional programs. This dynamic position involves collaborating with a dedicated team to assess and improve patients' dietary needs. With a focus on evidence-based practices, you will provide essential nutrition counseling and support within the Food and Nutrition Department. The organization values growth and development, offering extensive benefits and a supportive environment for your career advancement. Be part of a team that is committed to making a positive impact in the community and enhancing patient care.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational Support

Flexible Spending Accounts

Referral Services

Time Away From Work Programs

Free Counseling Services

Colleague Recognition Programs

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical nutrition in an acute care hospital preferred.
• Registered Dietitian credential or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional status and design improvement programs.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and conduct screenings.

Skills

Nutritional Counseling

Clinical Nutrition

Patient Assessment

Collaboration with Physicians

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Tools

Meditech Electronic Charting

Job description

Description

Introduction

Last year, our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Clinical Dietitian at St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, you can be part of an organization dedicated to giving back!

Benefits

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package supporting colleagues' health, life, career, and retirement. Benefits include:

• Medical coverage with many services at low or no cost, including prescription drugs, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and AirMed transportation.
• Additional options such as dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility, family building benefits with Progyny, and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other providers.
• Retirement planning, rollover assistance, and banking partnerships.
• Educational support including tuition, student loans, certifications, and scholarships.
• Colleague recognition programs.
• Time Away From Work programs, including paid time off, family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free coverage based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider committed to growth and development? Join the St. Davids South Austin Medical Center family! We provide tools and resources for your success. We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Dietitian to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Clinical Dietitian, you will assess patients' nutritional status and design programs to improve or maintain their health. You will serve as a consultant within the Food and Nutrition Department, advising on menu options, snacks, and nutritional provisions.

• Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling to patients on modified diets.
• Conduct nutritional screenings and assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians to implement nutritional recommendations.
• Identify and communicate potential nutritional implications of medications, documenting in patient records.
• Assist Food Service Department staff with patient food selections and dietary restrictions.

Qualifications Needed:

Experience

• Experience with Meditech electronic charting – preferred.
• One year of clinical nutrition experience in an acute care hospital – preferred.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with a completed Didactic internship or coordinated program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (R.D.) credential or eligibility with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed Dietitian (L.D.) in Texas within 90 days of employment.
• Current ServSafe Food Handler Permit, Travis County Food Handler Card, or State Food Safety permit – preferred.

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, part of St. Davids HealthCare, is a 368-bed acute care facility offering specialized services including oncology, transplant, trauma, cardiac, stroke, orthopedic, maternity, and emergency services. We also provide advanced robotic surgeries and early lung cancer detection through CT and robotics integration.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere multiple times and invests heavily in charitable care and community support.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join us! We are reviewing applications for our Clinical Dietitian position. Submit your application today and help us elevate patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.