Clinical Dietitian

Midland-Health-2; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $45,000

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Midland Memorial Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian who will perform nutrition assessments and develop care plans. You’ll implement medical nutrition therapy, educate patients on diets and home regimens, and join interdisciplinary meetings to support outstanding patient care.

The role requires a nutrition degree, RD credential or eligibility, and Texas licensure within one year. Full-time or PRN options are available with a sign-on bonus program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field is required.
• Registered Dietitian credential or eligibility with internship proof.
• Texas licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
• Hospital experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments for patients at varying risk levels.
• Implement and monitor Medical Nutrition Therapy interventions.
• Educate patients on therapeutic diets and home nutrition regimens.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary meetings as scheduled.
• Aid in maintaining patient satisfaction and comply with HIPAA policies.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian or eligible

Texas licensure within 1 year

Job description

Job Description

Sign on Bonus Available

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients. The Clinical Dietitian implements business practices in order to uphold Midland Memorial Hospital's mission and core values and contributes to account revenue and operating profit contribution through the implementation of nutrition services.

Shift & Schedule:

Full-Time or PRN Available

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Conducts nutrition assessments for patients at high, moderate, and low risk, and patients requiring artificial nutrition support.
• Implementation and monitoring of Medical Nutrition Therapy interventions.
• Patient education regarding therapeutic diets and home nutrition support regimens.
• Attends and participates in all interdisciplinary meetings as scheduled.
• Aids in ensuring patient satisfaction levels are met at all times.
• Follows all HIPAA policies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nutrition or related field.
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration eligible (must show proof of completion of internship)
• Must be licensed in the State of Texas or able to obtain licensure within one year of date of hire
• No experience required. Prefer 1-2 years of hospital experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.

Sign-On Bonus - Up to $45,000Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Sign-On Bonus - Up to $10,000No experience required. Candidates must be registered and licensed in the state of Texas.

Bonus is only applicable to new hires.

PRN positions are NOT eligible for the sign-on bonus

Please inquire for details.

Not eligible for current employees or returning employees within one year of separation. Bonus is not eligible if hired through a staffing agency or if sponsorship is required.