Clinical - Pediatric Dietitian Registered, PRN Days (58269)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital in El Paso, TX seeks an entry-level Clinical Pediatric Dietitian to provide nutrition care for pediatric patients on the day shift. This PRN position requires collaboration with the care team to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy aligned with the hospital program goals.

The role emphasizes developing nutrition services, resource management, and ongoing professional development within a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition or related area.
• Completion of CADE-accredited dietetics program.
• Registered/Licensed Dietitian in Texas.
• 1 year pediatric acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical nutrition services and MNT per standards and protocols.
• Manage resources in a cost-effective manner within the pediatric unit.
• Participate in performance improvement efforts and maintain professional competency.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to align nutrition goals with medical plans.

Skills

English proficiency

Nutrition therapy

Pediatric nutrition

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

CADE-accredited dietetics program

Texas Licensed Dietitian

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905, Position Type: PRN, Job Shift: Day, The Clinical Pediatric Dietitian performs primary duties and responsibilities for the nutrition care of pediatric patients throughout El Paso Childrens Hospital. Works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide clinical nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the pediatric patients medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing clinical nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines; managing resources in a cost effective manner; participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Qualifications:

• One year experience as a Clinical Dietitian with pediatric acute care setting experience.

Licensure/Registration/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association
• Licensed Registered Dietitian Texas

Education and Training:

• Bachelors degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or related area, from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Skills:

• Must be able to read, speak and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow oral and written instructions, diet manuals/information, computer programs and safety precautions.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, medical staff, and physicians one on one or in group settings.
• Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units. Experience in heavy demand, fast paced environment.
• Ability to counsel and educate others.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.