Clinical Dietitian III

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston seeks a Clinical Dietitian III to provide advanced medical nutrition therapy and education, leading the interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. The role documents care using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and ensures regulatory compliance.

This position leads department initiatives, quality improvement projects, and educational in-services for staff and interns, fostering patient-centered care across Harris Health's network.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition; base for RDN eligibility per CDR guidelines.
• Four (4) years of experience in Dietetics/Nutrition.
• Registered Dietitian prior to hire; Texas LD license within 60 days of hire; eligible for various RD certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced medical nutrition therapy and education as a department leader.
• Document care using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead department initiatives, quality improvement projects, and staff/intern trainings.

Skills

Public Speaking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Spanish language

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Education

Masters in Dietetics/Nutrition

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

About Us

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 III provides advanced medical nutrition therapy and education, serving as a leader within the interdisciplinary team to improve patient 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 III 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 leader within the department. In addition, this role leads departmental initiatives, including quality improvement projects, presentations, and educational in-services.

Degrees

Minimum Qualifications

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).
• Work Experience: Four (4) years experience in Dietetics/Nutrition

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

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
• PhD in a nutrition-related field may count for two years of experience.