Hospital Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition

HCA Healthcare; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join the interdisciplinary team delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy across all ages. You will perform nutrition screenings, assessments, develop individualized care plans, provide counseling to patients and families, and monitor outcomes while adhering to evidence-based guidelines and ethical standards.

Rotating schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm with rotating weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice required.
• 1–2 years hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition screenings and assessments per policy.
• Conduct nutrition-focused physical exams for patients at nutritional risk.
• Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria.
• Evaluate age- and disease-specific nutritional needs and develop care plans.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients, family, and/or caregivers.
• Participate in RD chart audits with a passing score of 80% or higher.
• Adhere to nutrition care guidelines, the nutrition care manual and facility protocols.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Evidence-based care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

ACEND-accredited supervised practice

RD credential (Registered Dietitian)

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join the interdisciplinary team delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy across all ages. You will perform nutrition screenings, assessments, develop individualized care plans, provide counseling to patients and families, and monitor outcomes while adhering to evidence-based guidelines and ethical standards.

Rotating schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm with rotating weekend coverage.