PRN Dietitian — Rehab Nutrition & Patient Care

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Pate Rehabilitation in Irving, TX is seeking a PRN Dietitian to provide professional nutritional services and develop individualized treatment plans for patients. The role involves assessing nutritional needs, coordinating with physicians, and educating patients and families on dietary modifications.

Responsibilities include dietary planning, monitoring patient responses, maintaining confidentiality, and engaging in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition required.
• Current Registered Dietitian licensure in the state(s) of practice required.
• Minimum of six months related experience generally required.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nutritional services in compliance with state practice acts and professional standards to meet individual patient needs.
• Interviews patients and assesses/evaluates their nutritional status and dietary requirements.
• Confers with physicians to establish dietary treatments and prepares therapeutic diets.
• Instructs patients and families on dietary restrictions and drug/nutrient interactions as appropriate.
• Observes patient responses to dietary treatment and revises plans as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient files and participates in continuing education and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Six months experience

Education

Degree in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian licensure

Job description

Pate Rehabilitation in Irving, TX is seeking a PRN Dietitian to provide professional nutritional services and develop individualized treatment plans for patients. The role involves assessing nutritional needs, coordinating with physicians, and educating patients and families on dietary modifications.

Responsibilities include dietary planning, monitoring patient responses, maintaining confidentiality, and engaging in ongoing professional development.