Dietitian

Here are the job details for your review: Job Title: Dietician Duration: 3- 6 Months Location: 54730 College Dr Vernon, TX 76384 (Vernon State Hospital) Pay Rate: $53.00/Hourly on W2. Shifts: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri) Approximate Start Date: July 1, 2026 Pay Rate - $53.00/Hourly on W2. Duties of the Dietician: Provide nutrition care to individuals served throughout Vernon State Hospital. Create nutrition plans to improve the health and physical conditions of individuals. Analyzes the individuals’ health status, goals, and dietary restrictions, tracks the patient’s dietary intake and progress and educating patients on how to maintain a balanced diet. Consults to patients, families, and treatment team regarding nutrition needs Writes appropriate nutrition related recommendations in the medical record Approves patients’ menus and provides this information to the Food Service Director Job Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with BS in Dietetics and or Nutrition Must be Registered Dietician (RD) with the National Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners Possess valid Texas driver’s license Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as a Dietician Must possess excellent verbal and written skills necessary to communicate with Physicians, staff, patients’, and patients’ family Must be certified by the American Heart Association –BLS in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintain that certification while providing services at the Vernon State Hospital. Must comply with HHSC immunization requirements Must submit to HHSC required drug test Must submit to HHSC required fingerprinting Must complete facility and HHSC required training Comply with facility Standard Operating Procedures to meet standards for accrediting agencies; specifically, Joint Commission guidelines, CMS Standards, VSH Policy and Directives and HHSC Standards, Rules and Directives. Requested Schedule : Dietician will typically work 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri), but shift pattern is subject to change as determined by the Food Services Director to meet needs of the hospital. No holiday, after-hour, or weekend shifts