Pediatric Clinical Dietitian I: Nutritional Care

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess pediatric patients, develop and implement nutritional care plans, and communicate nutrition concepts developmentally appropriate for various ages.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other dietitians to improve patient outcomes, document care in medical records, and actively participate in nutrition resource and policy updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Certified Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) from the Texas Department of Licensing.
• Pediatric Nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate patient nutritional care plans.
• Provide age-appropriate education to support the nutritional plan of care and assess the learning needs and readiness to learn for all patients and families.
• Collaborate with other professionals to integrate and communicate nutrition principles that enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in and interpret uses for research to enhance clinical practices.
• Document nutrition care effectively within medical records and utilize SBAR techniques to facilitate handoffs to the different level of care or care providers.
• Contribute to departmental development and visibility by actively participating in the review and revision of nutrition-related resources and policies and procedures.

Skills

Pediatric nutrition knowledge

Education/communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess pediatric patients, develop and implement nutritional care plans, and communicate nutrition concepts developmentally appropriate for various ages.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other dietitians to improve patient outcomes, document care in medical records, and actively participate in nutrition resource and policy updates.