Registered Dietitian (RD) - PRN

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation; Lakeway (TX); On-site; USD 49,593; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Lakeway, TX seeks a PRN Registered Dietitian to perform nutrition assessments, collaborate with medical staff, and provide nutritional support. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in food and nutrition, hold a valid Dietitian registration, and have at least one year of clinical experience. This position allows you to make a significant impact on patient care and nutrition management in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with major studies in food and nutrition.
• Current and valid registration as a Registered Dietitian.
• Current state Dietitian licensure if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and re-assessments.
• Develop nutrition support regimens with medical staff.
• Collaborate on diet progression and feeding strategies.

Skills

Nutrition assessments

Patient monitoring

Collaborative care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in food and nutrition

Job description

PRN Registered Dietitian (RD) | Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation | Lakeway, TX

Hours: 6:45am - 7:15pm | Employment Type: PRN (As Needed) | Rate: $36 per hour

We currently have an opening for a PRN Registered Dietitian of Food & Nutrition at our Baylor Rehabilitation Hospital in Lakeway.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and re-assessments, identify nutrition goals and interventions, monitor and evaluate patient progress, and provide clear and concise medical record documentation.
• Develop and monitor enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support regimens in conjunction with pharmacy and the medical staff.
• Collaborate with Speech Therapy regarding diet progression and transitional feeding to meet nutritional needs.
• Clarify admission orders to ensure nutrition support, diet and oral supplement orders are consistent with the facility’s established nutrition support formulary and diet manual.
• Serve as a resource to food service staff to assure the patient care plan is implemented and advise food production staff regarding any special preparation techniques to be used for modified diets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with major studies in food and nutrition.
• Current and valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current state Dietitian licensure/certification, if required by state.
• One (1) year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.