Clinical Reg Diet Tech- Correctional Health FT/Day (25k Retention Bonus)

Harris Health; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Harris Health is seeking a Clinical Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) to deliver clinical nutrition services under supervision in the Correctional Health division. The DTR applies the NCPT framework to assess nutrition status and implement care plans for patients at nutrition risk.

Qualifications include an Associate degree with ACEND accreditation, registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and ACEND-accredited nutrition and dietetics technician program.
• Compliance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• 1 year work experience in dietetics/nutrition preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• MS Excel proficiency.
• Flexible schedule including holidays and weekends.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Equipment operated: culinary equipment, calculator, weight scale.
• All required nutrition competencies must be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Masters or PhD may count for experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide nutrition services within scope under RDN supervision.
• Assess nutrition status using NCPT and develop care plans.
• Educate patients and participate in quality improvement efforts.

Connaissances

MS Excel

Personal Computer

Formation

Associate degree + ACEND

Description du poste

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 - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

The Clinical Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) provides clinical nutrition services to patients within his/her individual scope of practice and demonstrated competence, under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in accordance with the policies and procedures for Clinical Nutrition Services (CNS) outlined by Harris Health System's Correctional Health division. The DTR utilizes the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) to assist with assessing nutrition status and developing and implementing nutrition care plans for patients at nutrition risk. Provides nutrition education and applies evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, instructional methods and tools when participating in direct patient care. The DTR maintains productivity standards and practices, effective time management to prioritize tasks, and uses department resources prudently. He/she also participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees: Associate's Degree accredited university or college and completion of required coursework and supervised practice through a nutrition and dietetics technician program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Licenses & Certifications: Compliance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Work Experience: One (1) Year Work Experience with Dietetics/Nutrition preferred
• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact), Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking), Writing/Correspondence
• Proficiencies: MS Excel, Personal Computer
• Job Attributes: .
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Mathematics, Medical Terminology
• Work Schedule: Flexible, Holidays, Weekends
• Equipment Operated: Culinary equipment related to food demonstration; calculator; weight scale
• Job Competencies: All required nutrition competencies need to be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Advanced degrees: Masters in a nutrition-related field may count for one year of experience. PhD in a nutrition-related field may count for two years of experience.