Registered Dietician - FT

Electra Hospital District; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electra Hospital District seeks a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy across hospital, long-term care, outpatient, and community settings in Texas.

The role emphasizes diabetes prevention, obesity-related interventions, and chronic disease care, collaborating with physicians, nurses, care coordinators, and community partners to improve health outcomes through education and preventive services.

Qualifications

• Requires registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
• Texas licensure or eligibility to obtain within state requirements.
• Experience in clinical nutrition, community health, diabetes education, or chronic disease management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy and counseling for diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
• Support community nutrition services and activities to improve access to preventive care.
• Conduct community nutrition screenings and assessments as directed by priorities.
• Deliver diabetes management and obesity interventions through individual and group sessions.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Diabetes management

Obesity interventions

Chronic disease prevention

Evidence-based nutrition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Provides clinical nutrition assessment, counseling, education, and care planning services for patients across the continuum of care, including hospital, long-term care, outpatient, and community-based settings. Supports the implementation of community nutrition services and evidence-based interventions focused on diabetes prevention and management, obesity-related conditions, chronic disease management, and overall wellness. Collaborates with providers, nursing staff, community partners, and interdisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes through nutrition education, screening programs, preventive services, and individualized nutrition care.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assess patients' nutritional status and develop individualized nutrition care plans consistent with physician orders and evidence-based practice.Provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for patients with diabetes, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic health conditions.Support implementation of community nutrition services and project activities designed to improve access to preventive care and chronic disease management.Conduct low-cost or no-cost community nutrition screenings and assessments as directed by organizational and program priorities.Deliver evidence-based diabetes management and obesity-related interventions through individual counseling, group education, and community outreach programs.Collaborate with advanced practice providers, physicians, nursing staff, care coordinators, and community partners to improve patient health outcomes.Develop and present nutrition education programs for patients, families, staff, schools, community groups, and other stakeholders.Assist with identification of individuals at risk for nutrition-related chronic diseases and facilitate referrals to appropriate healthcare services.Provide nutrition consultation services for hospitalized patients and residents of long-term care facilities.Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings and contribute nutrition-related recommendations.Monitor patient progress and modify nutrition care plans as necessary to achieve treatment goals.Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory, organizational, and program requirements.Assist with collection, tracking, and reporting of program data, outcomes, and performance measures associated with community health initiatives.Support quality improvement activities related to nutrition, chronic disease management, population health, and wellness programming.Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, accrediting, and organizational standards governing nutrition services.Participate in health fairs, outreach events, wellness initiatives, and community education activities.Maintain professional competency through continuing education and professional development activities.Provide care appropriate for patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.Assess and interpret patient information to identify nutrition-related needs and provide services appropriate to age-specific requirements.OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS:Maintain confidentiality on a daily basis.Work well with other employees and interdisciplinary care teams.Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.Promote positive public relations within the community while working with patients, families, medical staff, community organizations, and healthcare partners.Follow standard precautions when providing direct patient care or handling potentially infectious materials.Participate in community outreach activities and educational programs as assigned.WHY EHD?PEOPLE FIRSTOur staff is our most valued asset. Electra Hospital District operates eleven businesses that work as a team to provide complete continuity of care for our patients. We know that people make the difference and consider our team members the best in the business.BENEFITS & COMPENSATIONIt takes the best of the best to provide superior patient care. Our employees make a difference in our quality care, and we reward them for their dedication. We offer competitive, market-driven compensation and benefit plans.CULTURE & SUPPORTWe believe that the best patient care comes from happy employees. At Electra Hospital District, we strive to create a family culture with open lines of communication. A dedicated employee appreciation committee provides year-round fun at all our locations.EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field from an accredited institution required. Master's degree preferred.EXPERIENCE: Minimum one year experience in clinical nutrition, community health, diabetes education, chronic disease management, long-term care, or related setting preferred.PERSONAL JOB-RELATED SKILLS: Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy, diabetes management, obesity-related interventions, chronic disease prevention, and evidence-based nutrition practices. Ability to effectively counsel individuals and groups regarding nutrition and lifestyle modifications. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish positive relationships with patients, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.LICENSURE, REGISTRY, CERTIFICATIONS: Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Current Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas required or obtained within timeframe established by state regulations. Current BLS certification preferred. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification preferred or willingness to obtain.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Duties require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and computer work. Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Requires the ability to travel within the service area for community outreach activities. Must possess the ability to comprehend, analyze, and communicate complex health information and follow written and verbal instructions.