Clinical Dietitian

Commonspirit; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to enhance patient well-being through tailored nutrition plans. In this role, you will assess patients' nutritional needs, provide counseling, and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure optimal care. Your expertise will help identify at-risk patients and implement effective intervention strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to health equity and social justice in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited dietitian program required.
• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with CDR.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored nutrition plans based on patient needs.
• Monitor patient responses and update care plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Patient Counseling

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian License

Texas Dietitian State License

Job description

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Overview

The Woodlands Hospital is a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries), surgery, pathology, pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Radiation Treatment Center and Texas Children’s Hospital.

As our Clinical Dietitian I, you will assess the nutritional status of our patients using recognized assessment tools. You will take pride in recommending and counseling patients, family, and caregivers on appropriate nutrition plans to improve health and well-being.

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. You will perform nutritional assessments using age and gender-appropriate standards, considering cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. You will conduct routine screenings to identify patients at nutritional risk and collaborate within an interdisciplinary environment to facilitate care for those needing a higher level of care, 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 innovative ways, you belong with us.

Responsibilities

1. Develop an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription tailored to the patient's specific needs, in accordance with physicians' orders.
2. Monitor and evaluate 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.
3. Update the plan of care as necessary and follow up with the patient as needed.
4. Collaborate within an interdisciplinary environment to facilitate care and identify patients at nutrition risk or needing higher level of care.
5. Work with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance the patient experience.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree with completion of an accredited dietitian program - ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics).
• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• State of Texas Dietitian State license.

Pay Range

$37.00 per hour

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices

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