Registered Dietitian

HCA Healthcare; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. in Brownsville, TX is seeking a full-time, on-site Registered Dietitian.

You will perform evidence-based nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and deliver medical nutrition therapy to patients across clinical settings. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members, document nutrition care per regulatory standards, and educate patients on diet, disease management, and lifestyle changes while promoting a safe and inclusive care

Qualifications

• Clinical nutrition expertise.
• Patient-focused nutritional counseling and education.
• Experience with weight management and lifestyle modification strategies.
• Current RD/RDN credential and Texas licensure eligibility.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice.
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration, communication, and documentation in clinical settings.
• Ability to prioritize caseloads and manage time effectively.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and standard clinical documentation.
• Experience in acute care, outpatient counseling, or cardiovascular nutrition is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nutritional assessments and care planning.
• Develop individualized care plans and medical nutrition therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team; document care per standards.
• Educate patients and families on diet, disease management, and lifestyle changes.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Counseling & education

Weight management

RD/RDN credential

Texas licensure

Nutrition degree

Dietetic internship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

EHR familiarity

Acute care experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Accredited Dietetic Internship

Texas licensure eligibility

Job description

Company Description

HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, operating 189 hospitals and approximately 2,600 sites of care across 19 states and the United Kingdom. Care settings include surgery centers, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers, diagnostic and imaging facilities, walk-in clinics, and physician practices. More than 320,000 colleagues share a commitment to improving patient care and advancing the future of medicine through a learning health system informed by about 47 million annual patient encounters. HCA Healthcare invests in communities through employment, infrastructure, and charitable giving, while focusing on better outcomes at the bedside and beyond. Applicants are encouraged to be cautious of fraudulent job postings, as HCA Healthcare will never send or request money during the hiring process.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Registered Dietitian role is based in Brownsville, TX. The Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based nutritional assessments, develops individualized care plans, and delivers medical nutrition therapy to patients across various clinical settings. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other care team members; documenting nutrition care in accordance with regulatory and facility standards; and supporting patient education on diet, disease management, and lifestyle changes. The role also involves counseling patients and families on nutrition-related concerns, monitoring progress toward nutrition-related goals, and participating in quality improvement and performance initiatives. The Registered Dietitian contributes to a safe and inclusive care environment, following all infection prevention, ethical, and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Clinical nutrition expertise, including Dietetics and Medical Nutrition Therapy skills.
• Patient-focused Nutritional Counseling and Nutrition education abilities.
• Experience with Weight Management and lifestyle modification strategies.
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential and eligibility for state licensure as required in Texas.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program.
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration, communication, and documentation skills in clinical settings.
• Ability to prioritize caseloads, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and standard clinical documentation practices.
• Experience in acute care, outpatient counseling, or specialty areas such as diabetes or cardiovascular nutrition is beneficial.