Clinical Dietitian

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with matching

Time away from work programs

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join its interdisciplinary healthcare team, providing high-quality Medical Nutrition Therapy. This role involves screenings, assessments, and developing individualized care plans for patients at nutritional risk.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and complete an ACEND-accredited internship. Excellent benefits include comprehensive health coverage, tuition assistance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited internship practice program.
• One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely nutrition screenings and assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized nutritional care plans.
• Evaluate and monitor effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy.

Skills

Nutrition assessments

Nutrition counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Individualized care plans

Nutritional education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Completion of ACEND-accredited internship

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Clinical Dietitian you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Corpus Christi Medical Center, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

To collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process.

What you will do in this role

• Perform timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with the Corporate Screening and Assessment Policy
• Perform nutrition-focused physical exams on patients who are at nutritional risk and act as a NFPE champion by training others
• Develop and implement individualized nutritional care plans
• Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family, and/or caregivers
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions
• Participate in the competency assessment process and achieve/maintain a passing score of 90% or higher on RD chart audits
• Serve as a clinical resource for reliable nutrition information to all interdisciplinary team members, interns, and the community
• Assist in the development of nutrition care guidelines and adhere to the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines and/or protocols to provide evidence‑based nutrition care
• Integrate the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent
• Required: Completion of an ACEND-accredited internship practice program
• Preferred: One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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