Part-Time Registered Dietitian

Jobtailor; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Sugar Land, TX seeks a qualified dietitian to conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop tailored nutrition care plans. You will educate patients, collaborate with physicians and care teams, and ensure CMS/DOH compliance while documenting thoroughly.

The role emphasizes quality improvement and ongoing patient nutrition support. Required are a Dietetics degree, active CDN registration, state licensure if required, and 1+ year clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current state licensure/certification (if mandated by the state).
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to develop and monitor improvement plans.
• Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
• Familiarity with state survey processes and adhering to nutrition care regulations.
• Competency in electronic charting systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other care team members.
• Ensure compliance with CMS/DOH regulations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Monitor residents' weight weekly/monthly to identify nutrition/hydration changes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care services.
• Perform other tasks within scope of practice.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Nutrition care plan development

General nutrition interventions

Clinical experience

Documentation

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Electronic charting systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics/Nutrition

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

State licensure/certification (if mandated)

Tools

Electronic charting systems

Job description

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including those related to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health (DOH).
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Monitor all residents for changes in weight weekly and/or monthly to identify potential changes in nutrition or hydration status.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care services and resident outcomes.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current state licensure/certification (if mandated by the state)
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Possesses the ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of situations, assess objectives, develop and implement and monitor effective plans for improvement.
• Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
• Familiarity with state survey processes and adhering to nutrition care regulations.
• Competency in electronic charting systems.

Hard Skills

• Nutritional Assessment
• Nutrition Care Plan Development
• General Nutrition Interventions
• Clinical Experience
• Documentation

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• State Licensure/Certification