Clinical Dietitian I

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian who excels in a dynamic environment. This position entails assessing the nutritional needs of patients and developing appropriate care plans. Ideal candidates possess a degree in nutrition and certifications as a Registered Dietitian. The role emphasizes collaboration and effective communication for optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred.
• Certified Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) from the Texas Department of Licensing.
• Pediatric Nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient nutritional care plans.
• Provide age-appropriate education to support nutrition plans.
• Collaborate with professionals to integrate nutrition principles.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Nutrition Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Certified Registered Dietitian (RD)

Licensed Dietitian (LD)

Pediatric Nutrition experience

Job description

We are searching for a Clinical Dietitian— someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will assess the nutritional needs of patients, develop and implement nutritional care plans, and communicate information to those in need in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of the patients served.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred.
• Certified Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) from the Texas Department of Licensing.
• Pediatric Nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient nutritional care plans.
• Provide age-appropriate education to support the nutritional plan of care and assess the learning needs and readiness to learn for all patients and families.
• Collaborate with other professionals to integrate and communicate nutrition principles that enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in and interpret research to enhance clinical practices.
• Document nutrition care effectively within medical records and utilize SBAR techniques to facilitate handoffs to different levels of care or care providers.
• Contribute to departmental development by participating in the review and revision of nutrition-related resources, policies, and procedures.

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading in patient care, education, and research to accelerate health care for children and women worldwide. Our accolades include being ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We are recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Our comprehensive health care network includes:

• The primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties.
• The Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI).
• The Feigin Tower for pediatric research.
• Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, focusing on high-risk births.
• Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus in West Houston.
• The Woodlands hospital for children’s care north of Houston.
• Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, providing pediatric and maternal care.
• Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first children-focused HMO.
• Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network.
• Urgent Care clinics for after-hours care.
• A global health program serving children and women worldwide.

Texas Children’s is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest pediatric programs in the nation.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are evaluated without regard to disability, race, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status.