Clinical Dietitian I

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess nutritional needs and develop tailored care plans. The role requires a strong background in pediatric nutrition and certification as a Registered Dietitian. This position is vital for enhancing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master's preferred.
• Certified Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registry.
• 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 and assess learning needs.
• Collaborate with professionals for enhanced patient outcomes.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Certified Registered Dietitian (RD)

Licensed Dietitian (LD)

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 Registry.
• 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. We are ranked as one of the best children’s hospitals in Texas and nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Our comprehensive health care 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 multiple other facilities and programs dedicated to children’s health and global health initiatives. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading 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 unrelated to the performance of work.