Clinical Dietitian II

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II to provide nutrition therapy and education to patients and the community. This role involves conducting nutrition assessments, developing personalized care plans, and facilitating educational programs. You will collaborate with medical staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated patient care while maintaining high professional standards. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient health and wellness in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Immediate eligibility for health benefits

401(k) savings plan with match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field required.
• 2 years of experience in clinical dietetics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts nutrition assessments and develops care plans for patients.
• Provides education and counseling to patients and families.
• Participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds and case conferences.

Skills

Patient Nutrition Assessments

Nutrition Counseling

Education and Training

Interpersonal Communication

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Quality Assurance Programs

Job description

Description

Clinical Dietitian II

Vasicek Cancer Center, Temple, TX

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Dietitian II provides nutrition therapy and education to patients, families, and the community. Performs nutritional assessments of patients and develops care plans. Develops and conducts educational programs and in-service training programs. Participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds and patient case conferences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

1. Conducts patient nutrition assessments on a combination of low and higher acuity patients within scope of practice, which may include both inpatient and outpatient. Utilizes assessment techniques which take into consideration the various needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.
2. Provides appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress toward goals in the course of performing primary duties.
3. Assesses educational needs and the presence of barriers to learning. Provides nutrition counseling for people and groups, taking into consideration any adaptations to teaching methods necessary to meet patient learning needs. Provides education to both low and higher acuity patients within practice scope. Facilitates education to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards within the Food and Nutrition Department, if applicable.
4. Evaluates achievement of learning targets by the patient and family. Provides appropriate follow-up in accordance with the patient's treatment goals, and refers patient for outpatient counseling, community, or home health services, as appropriate. Conducts ongoing evaluations to lead to a correct nutritional diagnosis of the patient's problems and progress while maintaining safety and professional standards.
5. Interacts with medical staff as well as food and nutrition staff to ensure conformance with medical nutrition therapy. Interacts effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical and nutritional goals.
6. Runs team conferences and provides food and nutrition-related in-services to other medical staff as required.
7. Assists in developing nutritional care and research protocols. Participates in quality assurance program by assisting in the development of patient care criteria and examining actual care delivered.
8. Participates in organizing and executing health fairs and other related community events.
9. Assists in the development, research, and revision of facility policies.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

1. Accountable for the proper use of patient protected health information.
2. Ability to deal with complex situations and resolve patient and customer service concerns.
3. Ability to give clear, concise, and complete education and instructions.
4. Works well in a patient-centered environment as an integral team player.
5. Ability to adjust communication style to suit different audiences. Caring listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious and tactful. Ability to calm upset patient in a composed and professional demeanor.
6. Licensed Registered Dietitian preferred.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

1. Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
2. 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
3. Tuition Reimbursement
4. PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. EDUCATION - Bachelor's
2. EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

Registered Dietitians (RD)