Dietitian PRN

Ernest Health, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital in Lubbock, TX, is seeking a Dietitian to join our inpatient care team. You will coordinate meal preparation and dietary plans for patients, ensuring adherence to medical nutrition therapy and special diets, in collaboration with the Food Services Manager.

The role emphasizes understanding cost and clinical operations, maintaining confidentiality, and providing compassionate nutrition counseling to adults and children served by the hospital.

Qualifications

• Current Dietitian license required or certified by the Commission on Dietetics as required by state.
• One year of experience in the care of patients in hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the preparation and serving of meals, in collaboration with the Food Services Manager, based on general or special diets.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Dietitian license / CD credential

Tools

Data entry

Word processing

Email

Record management

Job description

Join our Team!!!

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital is a premier inpatient facility specializing in the treatment of stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, and other complex medical conditions. We are proud to be one of the few rehabilitation hospitals in the region that also provides care for pediatric patients, offering specialized services tailored to the unique needs of children and their families. Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized care that empowers patients—of all ages—to regain independence and achieve their best outcomes.

About Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital of Lubbock

Located at 4302 Princeton Street in Lubbock, TX, Trustpoint is a 93-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital specializing in adult and pediatric care. We are proud to be ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care and have earned The Joint Commission’s Brain Injury, Stroke, and Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Certification.

We are seeking a Dietitian to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current Dietitian license required or certified by the Commission on Dietetics, as required by state.
• One year of experience in the care of patients in hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to utilize the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the preparation and serving of meals, in collaboration with the Food Services Manager, based on general or special diets. Specifies dietary requirements for patients with special restrictions or nutritional needs. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.