Pediatric ICU Dietitian: Collaborative Nutrition Leader

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX is seeking a Dietitian I to apply evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for patients of all ages identified as nutrition risk. You will assess needs, provide therapy, educate patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

The incumbent guides less experienced staff, demonstrates knowledge to support safe care, and participates in ongoing education while aligning with service standards and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Completion of a qualified professional experience required for the registered dietitian exam.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient competency in nutritional care and skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Establishes goals for nutrition care of patients, conducts assessments, and develops individualized nutrition care plans with ongoing evaluation of nutrition status.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients and clients appropriate for their age.
• Modifies nutrition regimens according to food preferences, tolerances, and cultural and religious preferences.
• Documents nutrition care plans in the medical record, including nutrition assessment, monitoring parameters, goals and recommendations.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and/or families that is appropriate for age, religious beliefs, and cultural background.
• Coordinates cross coverage and handles multiple demands simultaneously.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Nutritional care

MNT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition

Master's degree if registering after 2024

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX is seeking a Dietitian I to apply evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for patients of all ages identified as nutrition risk. You will assess needs, provide therapy, educate patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

The incumbent guides less experienced staff, demonstrates knowledge to support safe care, and participates in ongoing education while aligning with service standards and organizational goals.