Clinical Dietitian

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian (Registered Dietitian) to design and implement nutrition care plans for patients. This role involves assessing nutritional needs, developing meal plans, tracking progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.

The Dietitian will work in a full-time position with 8-hour shifts and receive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement options. Candidates should be registered dietitians with at least one year of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Required (CMS requirement).
• One year healthcare experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate dietary needs based on medical conditions and health history.
• Create individualized nutrition plans to support clinical outcomes.
• Track patients’ progress and adjust meal plans as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into care.
• Educate patients and families on dietary needs and health.
• Ensure meals align with dietary guidelines and safety standards.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Meal planning

Patient education

Education

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian, also referred to as a Registered Dietitian (RD). The Registered Dietitian in our hospital designs and implements nutrition care plans for patients, tailoring diets to medical needs. Clinical Dietitian’s assess nutritional status, monitor progress, educate patients and families, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure dietary staff prepares meals that meet safety and health standards. The Registered Dietitian’s goal is to improve patient outcomes through effective nutrition management.

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

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Nutrition experience and nutrition support as it relates to tube feedings and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).

Responsibilities

• Nutritional assessment: evaluate patients' dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history
• Develop meal plans: create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition
• Track patients’ progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met
• Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans
• Educate patients and their families about proper nutrition education, special diets, or post-discharge meal planning
• Ensure meals prepared by the dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Required (CMS requirement)
• One year healthcare experience desirable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf