Hospital Clinical Dietitian: Expert Nutrition Therapy

HCA Healthcare; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work (PTO)

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking a Clinical Dietitian PRN to join their interdisciplinary team. The role supports nutrition care for patients of all ages, implementing Nutrition Care Process with an emphasis on evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Nutrition/Dietetics, ACEND-accredited supervised practice, and an RD credential, with 1–2 years hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice required.
• 1–2 years hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition screenings and assessments per policy.
• Conduct nutrition-focused physical exams for at-risk patients.
• Identify patients at nutritional risk using established criteria.
• Evaluate and address age- and disease-specific nutrition needs.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans of care.
• Monitor outcomes of medical nutrition therapy.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and caregivers.
• Participate in RD chart audits with at least 80% score.
• Follow nutrition care guidelines and ethical standards.

Skills

RD credential

Hospital nutrition experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

ACEND program knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

ACEND-accredited supervised practice

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking a Clinical Dietitian PRN to join their interdisciplinary team. The role supports nutrition care for patients of all ages, implementing Nutrition Care Process with an emphasis on evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Nutrition/Dietetics, ACEND-accredited supervised practice, and an RD credential, with 1–2 years hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.