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 nutritional needs, implement care plans, and provide educational support for pediatric patients. Join a leading hospital recognized for excellence in patient care and innovation. Your expertise will play a vital role in improving patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient nutritional care plans.
• Provide age-appropriate education to support the nutritional plan.
• Collaborate with other professionals to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient education

Collaborative skills

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.

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 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 health care for children and women worldwide. Recognized as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and awarded by Houston Business Journal as one of the best places to work for ten consecutive years.

Our comprehensive health care network includes:

• The primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with 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 obstetrics/gynecology.
• Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in West Houston.
• Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, serving northern Houston communities.
• Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, a new facility for pediatric and maternal care.

We also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, Texas Children’s Pediatrics, 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 nation.

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants 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 other protected statuses.