Clinical Dietitian I

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess the nutritional needs of pediatric patients. This role requires developing individualized care plans and working collaboratively with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Candidates must possess relevant degrees and certifications in dietetics, with pediatric experience preferred. Join a leading children's hospital known for its excellence in healthcare and employee satisfaction.

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 nutritional care.
• Collaborate with professionals to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Assessment of nutritional needs

Patient education

Collaboration

Research interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree (preferred)

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 that enhances 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 and visibility by actively 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 healthcare for children and women worldwide. We pride ourselves on our reputation as Texas’s top children’s hospital and a top-ranked hospital nationally by U.S. News & World Report. Our accolades include being recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Our comprehensive healthcare network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, the Feigin Tower for pediatric research, Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, and several other facilities across Houston and beyond. We also offer innovative programs like Texas Children’s Health Plan, Texas Children’s Pediatrics, and global health initiatives. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the nation's largest pediatric programs.

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered 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.