Clinical Dietitian - Days - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, 

Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical,

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess, diagnose, intervene and monitor patients at nutritional risk within the Food and Nutrition Department.

The role includes providing MNT, documenting care in the EMR, and coordinating with DME and insurance to support patient nutrition and hydration needs. Collaboration with CNM for internship preceptorship is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, completion of a Dietetic Internship program.
• Current CDR for Registered Dietitians and Licensure Designation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Daily Census Sheets for assigned units; screen for and track nutrition assessments, follow-ups and all other nutrition intervention.
• Provides MNT to all patients requiring nutrition intervention; perform nutrition assessment of patients identified at nutrition risk; develops, implements and documents an individualized plan of care for each patient in the EMR; monitors response to intervention.
• Monitors enteral and parenteral nutrition support, diets and menus for adherence to therapeutic modifications and diet consistency; communicates with staff as needed to maximize patient care.
• Educates and serves as expert reference point to patients, families, and staff on home nutrition and hydration services; coordinates with DME and insurance companies.
• In collaboration with CNM, the RD acts as a preceptor for the Dietetic Internship program.
• Completes audit logs relating to patient care and food preparation and productivity logs as assigned.

Skills

MNT provision

Nutrition assessment

Nutrition counseling

Patient education

Education

B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics

Dietetic Internship

Job description

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The Clinical Dietitian provides assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation of patients identified as potential nutritional risk and coordination of MNT, as well as assists in the administrative and technical management of the Food and Nutrition Department

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain Daily Censes Sheets for assigned units; to screen for and track nutrition assessments, follow-ups and all other nutrition intervention.
• Provides MNT to all patients requiring nutrition intervention; perform nutrition assessment of patients identified at nutrition risk, Develops, implements and, per policy, documents an individualized plan of care for each patient in the EMR ; monitors patient response to planned intervention through reassessment, addressing previously identified nutrition related problems; provides nutrition counseling and educations to patient/caregivers.
• Monitors enteral and parenteral nutrition support, diets and menus for adherence to therapeutic modifications and diet consistency and communicates with staff as needed to maximize patient care.
• Educates and serves as expert reference point to patients, families, and staff on home alternative nutrition and hydration services. Works with DME and insurance companies to help coordinate care for patients as needed.
• In collaboration with CNM, the RD acts as a preceptor for the Dietetic Internship program
• Completes audit logs relating to patient care and food preparation as well as productivity logs, supplement logs and other Clinical Nutrition logs as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, completion of a Dietetic Internship program.

Required License/Certifications

Current CDR for Registered Dietitians and Licensure Designation