Clinical Dietitian I

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, and provide education to patients in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in pediatric nutrition and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master's preferred.
• Certified Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian (LD) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient nutritional care plans.
• Provide age-appropriate education for patients and families.
• Collaborate with professionals to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Pediatric Nutrition

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree

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.

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 reviewing and revising 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 improve healthcare for children and women worldwide. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rankings as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, along with numerous other accolades.

Our comprehensive health care network includes the Texas Medical Center hospital, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, the Feigin Tower for pediatric research, and several other specialized facilities. We also operate Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first pediatric-focused HMO, and have a large pediatric primary care network, urgent care clinics, and a global health program. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest pediatric programs in the country.

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status unrelated to job performance.