Registered Dietitian

Unit Information

Location: Cypress, TX

Floor: 1st floor

General Information

• Number of Beds: 217
• Number of Staff: 3 FTEs
• Type of Staff:
  • Day Shift: 3 dietitians daily
  • On Call: Saturday only, no Sunday coverage
• Patient Ratios: 1:75
• Type of Equipment: Laptop, iMobile
• Electronic Medical Records: Meditech Expanse

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with organizational policies.
• Perform nutrition-focused physical exams on patients at nutritional risk.
• Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria.
• Evaluate the nutritional needs of patients across various age groups and health conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized nutritional plans of care.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Participate in the competency assessment process and achieve a passing score on audits.
• Adhere to nutrition care guidelines, protocols, and evidence-based nutrition care practices.
• Integrate the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent.
  • Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.
  • Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Licensed Dietitian in Texas.
• Preferred:
  • Two or more years of hospital clinical nutrition experience.
  • Experience with nutrition support.

Best Personality Fit

• Strong work ethic
• Team player

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs or business casual attire are required.

Weekend and On-Call Requirements

Rotating on-call responsibilities are required on Saturdays only.