Clinical Dietitian/ Culinary Services / PRN

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Frisco; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Frisco is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy and collaborate with the Culinary Services department. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, be a licensed Registered Dietitian in Texas, and possess 1-2 years of pediatric or neonatal experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with active status.
• Active Dietitian license with the state of Texas required.
• 1-2 years pediatric or neonatal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for assigned patient populations.
• Collaborate with Culinary Services to meet patient nutrition needs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies for services.

Skills

Knowledge of Dietetics and Nutrition

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition

Job description

Overview

Clinical Dietitian / Culinary Services / PRN

This position is a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, responsible for the provision of medical nutrition therapy for assigned patient populations. This person will collaborate with the Culinary Services department to ensure patient nutrition needs are met and will function as a community resource for nutrition information and education. This person actively participates in team managerial functions. The Clinical Dietitian consults with patients on nutritional need.

Provide nutrition services and medical therapy integrated with patient’s medical goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development /implementation of policies and procedures that guide/support the provision of services
• Assist with recommendation on sufficient number of qualified/competent staff to provide department services in support of provision
• Assist with patient diets
• Maintain registered dietitian (RD) status
• Knowledgeable of the principles and practices of Dietetics and Nutrition
• Assist with in-services education for the Culinary Services department

Collaborates with the Neonatologist/NNP to plan diets that meet the special needs of neonates/infants

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition
• Must be a Registered Dietitian and maintain active status as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Must have active Dietitian license with the state of Texas
• Preferred active membership in the American Dietetic Association
• 1-2 years pediatric or neonatal experience
• BLS/CPR Certification (upon hire or within 90 days of employment)
• Demonstrate competent administrative and leadership skills, demonstrating knowledge of the development and nutrition needs of neonates/infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
• Knowledge of TJC and Medicare standards affecting nutritional services

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