Clinical Dietitian

Dallas Regional Medical Center; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

You will educate patients and families on healthy eating, dietary restrictions, and post-discharge planning while ensuring meals meet prescribed diets and safety standards. Per diem schedule shifts include weekends and varied hours.

Qualifications

• Clinical nutrition knowledge and ability to assess dietary needs based on conditions, labs and history.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with healthcare teams.
• Ability to educate patients and families on nutrition and meal planning.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' nutritional needs and create individualized meal plans.
• Develop meal plans to support recovery and manage chronic conditions.
• Track progress and adjust plans to meet nutrition goals.
• Work with doctors, nurses and staff to integrate nutrition into care plans.
• Educate patients and families about diets and post-discharge planning.
• Ensure meals align with prescribed diets and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

EMR proficiency

Collaboration

Patient education

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Shift’s Available : Weekends

Employment Type : Per Diem

Location : Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

Responsibilities

• N utritional a ssessment: evaluate patients' dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history
• D evelop m eal p lans: create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition
• T rack patients’ progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met
• W ork closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans
• E ducate patients and their families about proper nutrition education , special diets, or post-discharge meal planning
• E nsure meals prepared by the dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license
• M inimum 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting providing patient nutritional care

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• St rong understanding of medical nutrition therapy (MNT)
• E xcellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• A bility to educate and motivate patients and families on healthy eating habits
• P roficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Pay Transparency

• Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics . If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources . Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf