Pediatric Dietitian - TMC

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks a Dietitian II to apply evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for patients of all ages at nutrition risk. You will assess needs, provide therapy and education, and collaborate on care plans within a multidisciplinary team.

This role also guides new grads and Dietitian I staff. The position emphasizes high-quality care, safety, compassion and efficient service within Memorial Hermann policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition; Master’s required if registration after Jan 1, 2024.
• CDR registration and Texas TDLR license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Two years clinical nutrition experience with Bachelor’s; one year with Master’s; or zero with Doctoral degree.
• After one year, must obtain career ladder criteria to maintain II classification.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work with a team.
• Proficient use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and formulates comprehensive nutrition care plans with physician/Nurse screening referral.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to set nutrition goals and develop care plans.
• Oversees medical nutrition therapy and tailors regimens to patient preferences.
• Documents nutrition care plans and monitoring parameters in medical records.
• Outlines age-appropriate nutrition education for patients and families.
• Coordinates cross-coverage and manages multiple demands.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards including budgeting and quality.
• Preceptor and mentor to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates compassionate, personalized care and service standards.

Skills

Nutritional care

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition

Master's degree (required if registration after Jan 1, 2024)

CDR registration

TDLR licensed

CPR Certification (Heart Saver)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

The Dietitian II is responsible for the application of evidence based medical nutrition therapy for the evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages identified as possessing nutrition risk. Areas of responsibility include assessment of nutritional needs, provision of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education. The incumbent is required to function on a multi-disciplinary team as a resource and to share expertise and apply feedback to improve patient outcomes to the physician staff and others. The Dietitian II will provide guidance and assistance to new grads and dietitian I positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition or related area. Master's required if registration was obtained after Jan 1, 2024.

Licenses/Certifications

• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) required
• CPR Certification (Heart Saver only) from either American Red Cross or American Heart Association or obtained within six (6) months of hire

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Two (2) years of clinical nutrition experience required with a Bachelor's degree, one (1) year of clinical nutrition experience required with a Master's degree, or zero (0) years of experience required with a Doctoral degree.
• After one (1) year of employment, must obtain career ladder criteria to maintain level II classification.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Proficient competency in nutritional care and skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Principal Accountabilities

• Interprets and formulates a complete, comprehensive nutrition care plan for patient with physician’s referral or registered nurse screening referral based on evaluation findings in order to obtain nutrition related goals set forth by clinician.
• Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary medical team by acting as an integral asset by aiding in the establishment of nutrition related goal by developing individualized nutrition care plans with ongoing evaluation of nutrition status.
• Oversees 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.
• Outlines 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.
• Adheres to established policies, procedures, and standards that relate to time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
• 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.