Under the general supervision of the Lead Clinical Dietitian, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for coordinating patient Medical Nutrition Therapy to ensure high quality food service and nutritional care is provided to the patients. Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age specific needs.
In accordance with TJC, local, state and federal agency standards, completes Screenings, Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment, Care Plans, Nutrition Education and Re-assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process for patient’s with complex medical needs. Participates in interdisciplinary care planning, including team meetings. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy Counseling Services to out- patients and families with complex medical needs. Provides in-service training to employees. Participates in Departmental Quality Improvement activities. Preceptor for Dietetic Interns and HOSA students. Provides Community Presentations.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science with a major in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university. Completion of Internship through a program approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
One-year clinical nutrition experience in a hospital preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Registered Dietitian Eligible: Must Successfully complete requirements for Registered Dietitian within 6 months of employment.
Texas Licensed Dietitian (Must obtain Texas Licensed Dietitian within 6 months of employment.)
ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS, LMOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Computer literate; excellent communication and counseling skills; ability to also communicate in Spanish preferred.
WORK SCHEDULE
The required hours of work will be scheduled by the hospital. Weekend, holidays, additional hours and flexing of hours will be required.
OakBend Medical Center is the last remaining independent, nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, providing exceptional service with its three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend follows an innovative model of care that makes the patient the captain of the care team, up-ending the traditional approach to nursing where the doctors and nurses act as leaders of the team. This patient-centered care drives OakBend’s services and programs, including its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center and the Jack and Billie Wendt Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit.
We remain committed to developing the very best ways to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations to come.
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