Dietitian

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision plans

Life & disability coverage

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Job summary

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Clinical Dietitian PRN to provide medical nutrition therapy and individualized care for inpatients and outpatients.

You will perform nutrition screenings, counseling and documentation while supporting interdisciplinary teams in a dynamic hospital setting. You will also assist the Food Service Department with diet-specific food choices and collaborate with physicians on nutritional plans to support recovery and health

Qualifications

• The Registered Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients.
• Licensed Dietitian must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling to patients on modified diets.
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• Conduct nutritional screenings and assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians to coordinate and implement nutritional recommendations.
• Identify and communicate nutritional implications of medications and document in patient records.
• Assist Food Service Department Dietary Aides with patient food selection per prescribed diet.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical record documentation

Education

Licensed Dietitian

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Clinical Dietitian PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Clinical Dietitian PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Registered Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients via nutrition screenings, assessments, consultations and counseling sessions. The Registered Dietitian is responsible for nutritional management and care of patients according to physician diagnoses. Prepares appropriate documentation and follow-up for same. Responsibilities will include performance improvement and assisting in department, if needed. Reviews the interdisciplinary screening process and assigns a priority level of risk for patients.

• You will provide evidence-based nutrition counseling to patients on modified diets
• You will conduct nutritional screenings and assessments of patients
• You will collaborate with physicians to coordinate and implement nutritional recommendations
• You will identify and communicate potential nutritional implications of medications and document this information in patients' records
• You will assist the Food Service Department Dietary Aides with patient food selection and which foods are allowed and disallowed based on the prescribed diet

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Licensed Dietitian must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status