Registered Dietitian

TeemaGroup; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TeemaGroup is seeking a Dietitian to provide nutrition services at Big Spring State Hospital. You will perform assessments, consultations, and education as assigned to support patient health goals.

The role requires an RD and a Texas-licensed LD, with strong communication skills and compliance with HHSC and facility training and immunization requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in Dietetics/Nutrition from an accredited college.
• Must be an RD with the National Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Must be a Licensed Dietitian (LD) with the State of Texas.
• Strong verbal and written communication with physicians, staff, patients and families.
• HHSC immunization requirements compliance.
• HHSC drug test and fingerprinting.
• Facility and HHSC required training.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition services for Big Spring State Hospital patients.
• Complete nutritional assessments, consultations, education and other services as assigned.
• Analyze health status, goals, dietary restrictions and track dietary intake and progress.
• Consult with patients, families and treatment team on nutrition needs.
• Complete electronic medical record documentation.
• Provide nutrition information to Food Service Director/Managers.
• Comply with SOPs to meet Joint Commission, CMS, HHSC standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

BS in Dietetics/Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Licensed Dietitian (LD) - Texas

Job description

Duties of the Dietitian:

• Provide nutrition services for Big Spring State Hospital patients.
• Complete nutritional assessments, provide consultations, education, and other nutritional services as assigned.
• Analyze patients’ health status, goals, dietary restrictions, and track dietary intake and progress.
• Consult with patients, families, and the treatment team regarding nutrition needs.
• Complete electronic medical record documentation.
• Provide nutrition information to the Food Service Director/Managers.
• Comply with facility Standard Operating Procedures to meet standards for accrediting agencies; Specifically, Joint Commission guidelines, CMS Standards, BSH Policy and Directives, and HHSC Standards, Rules, and Directives

Job Requirements for all candidates:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a BS in Dietetics and or Nutrition
• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the National Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
• Must be a Licensed Dietitian (LD) with the State Of Texas
• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills necessary to communicate with Physicians, staff, patients, and patients’ families
• Must comply with HHSC immunization requirements
• Must submit to the HHSC required drug test
• Must submit to HHSC required fingerprinting
• Must complete facility and HHSC required training

Requested Schedule:

Dietitian will typically work 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri), but shift patterns are subject to change as determined by the Clinical Nutrition Director to meet the needs of the hospital.