Clinical Dietitian

CHI; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will conduct nutritional assessments and develop tailored intervention plans to meet the unique needs of patients. Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you will ensure that patients receive the highest level of care while promoting health equity and social justice. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about nutrition and committed to delivering innovative care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $10,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited dietetics program required.
• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the CDR is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop intervention plans tailored to patient needs based on physicians' orders.
• Monitor patient responses and update care plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Patient Care

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Completion of an accredited dietetics program

Job description

Overview

Clinical Dietitian

*Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus*

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system, St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

Every day, you will work with the general patient population and patients in more complex levels of care under the supervision of a Clinical Dietitian II or Clinical Dietitian Lead to perform nutritional assessments using age and gender-appropriate standards and cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. You will conduct routine screenings to identify patients at nutritional risk and collaborate within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care for those needing a higher level of care, all while demonstrating excellent customer service to patients, families, and caregivers.

If you are committed to social justice and health equity and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Responsibilities

• Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patient's specific needs, in accordance with physicians' orders.
• Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals documented in the nutrition care plan in a timely and thorough manner in the medical record.
• Updates plan of care as necessary and follows up with the patient as needed.
• Collaborates within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care and identifying patients at nutrition risk or needing a higher level of care.
• Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Completion of an accredited dietetics program (ACEND)

Required Licensure & Certifications:

• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Dietitian State license required in the following states: Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Tennessee, Ohio, Kansas, Georgia, Iowa, Utah.