Clinical Dietitian: Patient Nutrition & MNT Expert

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical,

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition assessment, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation for patients at nutritional risk within the hospital.

Responsibilities include MNT provision, EMR documentation, diet plan development, and coordination with care teams to optimize patient outcomes. Education and licensure as RD are required, with potential bonus and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• Completion of Dietetic Internship program required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Dietitian required (CDR).

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily census sheets for units; screen nutrition assessments and interventions.
• Provide MNT to patients, assess nutrition risk, document care plans in EMR, monitor response.
• Monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition, dietary modifications, and adherence to therapy; coordinate with staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Completion of Dietetic Internship program

Tools

EMR

Job description

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The Clinical Dietitian provides assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation of patients identified as potential nutritional risk and coordination of MNT, as well as assists in the administrative and technical management of the Food and Nutrition Department

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain Daily Censes Sheets for assigned units; to screen for and track nutrition assessments, follow-ups and all other nutrition intervention.
• Provides MNT to all patients requiring nutrition intervention; perform nutrition assessment of patients identified at nutrition risk, Develops, implements and, per policy, documents an individualized plan of care for each patient in the EMR ; monitors patient response to planned intervention through reassessment, addressing previously identified nutrition related problems; provides nutrition counseling and educations to patient/caregivers.
• Monitors enteral and parenteral nutrition support, diets and menus for adherence to therapeutic modifications and diet consistency and communicates with staff as needed to maximize patient care.
• Educates and serves as expert reference point to patients, families, and staff on home alternative nutrition and hydration services. Works with DME and insurance companies to help coordinate care for patients as needed.
• In collaboration with CNM, the RD acts as a preceptor for the Dietetic Internship program
• Completes audit logs relating to patient care and food preparation as well as productivity logs, supplement logs and other Clinical Nutrition logs as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, completion of a Dietetic Internship program.

Required License/Certifications

Current CDR for Registered Dietitians and Licensure Designation