Dietitian FT McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in McAllen, TX seeks a registered dietitian to assess and coordinate nutrition care for high-risk patients. You will collaborate with medical staff, direct nutritional plans, and supervise dietetic students. A Texas license and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics registration are required or pursued within 6 months.

The role may require weekend/holiday coverage within a hospital setting; we value commitment to quality patient care and adherence to compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic nutritional assessments for all age groups.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) helpful.
• Varied experience in dietetics is preferred.
• Experience with computer is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, direct, and evaluate nutritional care for high-risk patients.
• Collaborate with medical staff, nursing, and Nutrition Services to create diet plans and policies.
• Consider labs, medications, GI status, allergies, and patient preferences in nutrition plans.
• Supervise dietary students and contribute to interdisciplinary care.

Skills

Nutritional assessments

Bilingual (English-Spanish) helpful

Dietetics experience

Computers/IT literacy

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Registered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Texas licensure within 6 months of registration

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs the primary function of a professional dietitian in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating the nutritional care provided to high risk patients. The dietitian is responsible for interacting with medical staff, nursing staff, ancillary staff and Nutrition Services Department regarding creation of diet plans, nutritional policies, practices, procedures, patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. Evaluates patient health status with consideration to lab results, medication regimen, potential food and drug interaction, gastrointestinal status, cognitive issues, physical status, allergies, and food preferences. Designs nutrition programs to improve or maintain the health of patients through attention to micro- and macronutrients, specialized diets, supplements, restrictions, and enteral/parenteral nutrition content. Contributes to interdisciplinary plan of care and track patient progress to goals based on health metrics and existing habits. Provides direct supervision to dietary students. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. May be occasions when it will be necessary to work weekends and holidays. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic nutritional assessments for all age groups.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) helpful.
• Varied experience in dietetics is preferred.
• Experience with computer is desirable.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance ... immediate reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Must be registered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensed by the State of Texas or receive license within 6 months of becoming registered.

EEO Statement

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