Clinical Dietitian - Patient Nutrition & Care (Day Shift)

Harlingen Medical Center

Harlingen (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead nutritional care for inpatients. You will assess dietary needs, develop individualized meal plans, track progress, and work with physicians, nurses and dietitians to integrate nutrition into overall care plans.

Experience with tube feedings and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is advantageous. You’ll educate patients and families on diets, monitor safety standards, and help implement recovery-focused nutrition

Qualifications

Registered Dietitian required (CMS requirement).
One year healthcare experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Nutritional assessment: evaluate patients' dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history.
Develop meal plans: create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition.
Track patients’ progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met.
Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans.
Educate patients and their families about proper nutrition education, special diets, or post-discharge meal planning.
Ensure meals prepared by the dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards.