Senior Clinical Dietitian & Nutrition Services Lead

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Senior Clinical Dietitian at Vernon State Hospital to lead nutrition services, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with nutrition standards. The Dietetic and Nutrition Specialist III oversees department operations, collaborates with leadership, and delivers medical nutrition therapy to patients in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include policy development, QA monitoring, and reporting to leadership, with potential flexibility for disaster

Qualifications

• Graduate with major in dietetics, nutrition, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian with LD licensure.
• Minimum 24 months of supervisory nutrition experience; psychiatric/behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients in the hospital.
• Supervise and manage nutrition staff; develop and evaluate nutrition plans.
• Develop policies and procedures; coordinate with Leadership Team on nutrition projects.

Skills

Leadership

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutritional Assessment

Staff Supervision

Education

Dietitian Registration (RD/RDN) & LD Licensure

Job description

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Senior Clinical Dietitian at Vernon State Hospital to lead nutrition services, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with nutrition standards. The Dietetic and Nutrition Specialist III oversees department operations, collaborates with leadership, and delivers medical nutrition therapy to patients in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include policy development, QA monitoring, and reporting to leadership, with potential flexibility for disaster