Clinical Dietitian

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Dietitian to join our team. This role involves providing nutritional care and support to patients in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

Unit Information

• Location: City, State
• Number of Beds: 350
• Staff: 4 Full-Time Registered Dietitians (with 2 open Full-Time positions)
• Patient Ratios: Average workload of 10-15 patients per day
• Equipment: iPhones for communication with the healthcare team
• EMR: Meditech
• Permanency: Permanent positions on unit available

Schedule

This position requires availability for day shifts, weekdays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Weekend shifts may be necessary as needed.

Qualifications

Required Certifications: Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the state of Texas

Preferred Experience:

• Critical care experience
• Experience with adult and geriatric populations
• NICU experience (to provide support when needed)

Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian will perform nutrition-focused physical exams and collaborate with other healthcare disciplines, including medical doctors, registered nurses, speech-language pathologists, diabetes educators, and case managers. Flexibility in patient coverage throughout the facility is essential.

Dress Code

Scrubs should be olive green (moss in FIGS).

Additional Information

• Use of iMobile communication app to relay nutrition recommendations efficiently.
• Team includes a Clinical Nutrition Manager and senior Registered Dietitians with over 10 years of experience.
• Order-writing privileges for adding oral supplements, downgrading diets, and modifying enteral nutrition orders.

Awards and Recognition

Our department has achieved recognition for Best Practice for Wound Care Initiative in the Central/West Texas Division.

If you are committed to providing exceptional nutrition care and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.