Pediatric Clinical Dietitian I (RD/Licensed)

Texas Children's Hospital; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement care plans, and communicate Nutrition information appropriate to pediatric patients across ages.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document care in medical records, and participate in research to advance clinical nutrition practices in a fast-paced pediatric environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Registered Dietitian (RD) certification.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) license (Texas).
• 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 learning needs for 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 in medical records and use SBAR for handoffs.
• Contribute to departmental development by reviewing and updating nutrition-related resources and policies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Licensed Dietitian (LD)

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement care plans, and communicate Nutrition information appropriate to pediatric patients across ages.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document care in medical records, and participate in research to advance clinical nutrition practices in a fast-paced pediatric environment.