Clinical Dietitian II - MLK

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Clinical Dietitian II to deliver advanced medical nutrition therapy and education to patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical outcomes.

The role documents care via the Nutrition Care Process, ensures regulatory compliance, trains new staff and interns, and serves as a key resource within the department, supporting the system's mission to provide high-quality, patient-centered care for Harris County's residents.

Qualifications

• Masters in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field; RDN eligibility per CDR rules.
• Registered Dietitian prior to hire; LD in Texas within 60 days.
• Certifications: RDN-AP, CSR, CSOWM, CSO, CSP, CSPCC, CNSC, CDCES, BC-ADM preferred.
• Two years of dietetics/nutrition experience; PhD may count for two years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced medical nutrition therapy and education to patients.
• Document care using the Nutrition Care Process and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to department and system initiatives and train staff/interns.
• Serve as a key resource within the department.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Writing

Medical terminology

Education

Masters of Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian II delivers advanced medical nutrition therapy and education to patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance clinical outcomes. This role prioritizes patient care based on nutritional risk and supports Harris Health's mission to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The Clinical Dietitian II documents care using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), ensures regulatory compliance, contributes to department and system initiatives, trains new staff and interns, and serves as a key resource within the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees

Masters of Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition; In accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, starting January 1, 2024, individuals who are seeking eligibility for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) examination for the first time must have completed at least a graduate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or a foreign equivalent.

• However, individuals who established eligibility for the RDN exam on or before December 31, 2023, or those who are already registered, are not required by CDR to obtain a graduate degree.

Licenses & Certification

• Registered Dietitian prior to hire
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) State of Texas within 60 days of hire
• Eligible certifications: Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RDN-AP), Board Certification as a Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR); Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM); Board Certification in Oncology Nutrition (CSO); Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP); Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSPCC); Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC); Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) preferred.

Work Experience

Two (2) years experience in Dietetics/Nutrition; PhD in a nutrition-related field may count for two (2) years of experience.

Communication Skills

• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact/Public Speaking)
• Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
• Writing /Correspondence
• Writing /Reports

Language Skills

Spanish preferred

Proficiencies

MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PC

Job Attributes

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical, Mathematics, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical

Work Schedule

Weekends, Holidays, Flexible

Equipment Operated

Culinary equipment related to food demonstration; calculator; weight scale

Other Requirements

• All required nutrition competencies need to be completed within 90 days of hire.
• BLS may be required
• Specialty certification may count for one year of experience
• PhD in a nutrition-related field may count for two years of experience.