Inpatient Clinical Dietitian — Medical Nutrition Therapy

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, 

Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical,

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess, diagnose, intervene and monitor patients at nutritional risk within the Food and Nutrition Department.

The role includes providing MNT, documenting care in the EMR, and coordinating with DME and insurance to support patient nutrition and hydration needs. Collaboration with CNM for internship preceptorship is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, completion of a Dietetic Internship program.
• Current CDR for Registered Dietitians and Licensure Designation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Daily Census Sheets for assigned units; screen for and track nutrition assessments, follow-ups and all other nutrition intervention.
• Provides MNT to all patients requiring nutrition intervention; perform nutrition assessment of patients identified at nutrition risk; develops, implements and documents an individualized plan of care for each patient in the EMR; monitors response to intervention.
• Monitors enteral and parenteral nutrition support, diets and menus for adherence to therapeutic modifications and diet consistency; communicates with staff as needed to maximize patient care.
• Educates and serves as expert reference point to patients, families, and staff on home nutrition and hydration services; coordinates with DME and insurance companies.
• In collaboration with CNM, the RD acts as a preceptor for the Dietetic Internship program.
• Completes audit logs relating to patient care and food preparation and productivity logs as assigned.

Skills

MNT provision

Nutrition assessment

Nutrition counseling

Patient education

Education

B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics

Dietetic Internship

Job description

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess, diagnose, intervene and monitor patients at nutritional risk within the Food and Nutrition Department.

The role includes providing MNT, documenting care in the EMR, and coordinating with DME and insurance to support patient nutrition and hydration needs. Collaboration with CNM for internship preceptorship is expected.