Clinical Dietitian: Hospital Nutrition Leader

Las Palmas Medical Center; El Paso (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and family leave

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to manage an evidence-based Medical Nutrition Plan of Care for hospitalized patients at moderate to complex nutrition risk. You will assess malnutrition risk, develop nutrition plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the care team.

Occasional off-site facility work and after-hours support may be required. Texas-licensed Registered Dietitian or eligibility within 3 months, and a four-year nutrition degree

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in food and nutrition and successful completion of experience through ADA program as evidenced by diploma or certificate of completion.
• Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Association required, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment.
• Licensed by the State of Texas required, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical hospital experience.

Responsabilités

• Assesses patients for risk for potential malnutrition, & consults with health care team to provide best practice.
• Demonstrates ability to assess & develop nutrition plan of care for patients with moderate to complex nutritional risk.
• Educate patients/families, community providers & the medical team of Medical Nutrition Plan of Care.
• Achieves & maintains evidence based clinical expertise by participating in professional development activities.
• Work in off-site facilities as needed.
• Assist in Support groups as needed on weekends, and nights.
• Participate as needed in educational seminars during weekends and nights.
• Demonstrates ability to assess & develop nutrition plan of care for patients in outpatient services.

Connaissances

Malnutrition risk assessment

Nutrition plan development

Patient education

Team collaboration

Professional development

Formation

Bachelor's in Nutrition

Description du poste

Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to manage an evidence-based Medical Nutrition Plan of Care for hospitalized patients at moderate to complex nutrition risk. You will assess malnutrition risk, develop nutrition plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the care team.

Occasional off-site facility work and after-hours support may be required. Texas-licensed Registered Dietitian or eligibility within 3 months, and a four-year nutrition degree