Weekend Per Diem Dietitian — Patient Nutrition & Care

Dallas Regional Medical Center; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

You will educate patients and families on healthy eating, dietary restrictions, and post-discharge planning while ensuring meals meet prescribed diets and safety standards. Per diem schedule shifts include weekends and varied hours.

Qualifications

• Clinical nutrition knowledge and ability to assess dietary needs based on conditions, labs and history.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with healthcare teams.
• Ability to educate patients and families on nutrition and meal planning.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' nutritional needs and create individualized meal plans.
• Develop meal plans to support recovery and manage chronic conditions.
• Track progress and adjust plans to meet nutrition goals.
• Work with doctors, nurses and staff to integrate nutrition into care plans.
• Educate patients and families about diets and post-discharge planning.
• Ensure meals align with prescribed diets and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

EMR proficiency

Collaboration

Patient education

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

You will educate patients and families on healthy eating, dietary restrictions, and post-discharge planning while ensuring meals meet prescribed diets and safety standards. Per diem schedule shifts include weekends and varied hours.