PRN Registered Dietitian

PRN Registered Dietitian Opportunity

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a PRN Registered Dietitian you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for nutritional management and care of patients according to physician diagnoses. Performs as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Reviews the interdisciplinary screening process and assigns a priority level of risk for patients. Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with hospital/departmental policies and procedures, i.e., attendance, mandatory education, safety, infection control, etc.
• Assesses patient's nutritional status according to established standards. Obtains necessary information from the medical record to determine patient's nutritional status.
• Develops nutritional care plan for patients of any age including neonate, child, adolescent, geriatric, and terminally ill patients.
• Develops nutritional care plans based on the cultural orientation of the patient.
• Evaluates the results of nutritional intervention on the patient's nutritional status to determine the need to revise the nutritional plan of care.
• Communicates patient's nutritional status by consulting with the physician when appropriate.
• Interacts professionally with patient and family. Provides nutritional teaching and counseling to patient and family in making desired changes in eating habits.
• Assists in orienting and training new employees to the department.
• Documentation meets standards and policies.
• Able to assess and counsel outpatient's (renal transplant and diabetes center) per department nutrition policies and procedures.
• Participate in department required tray assessments, test trays, and patient visitations.
• Assist in department meetings to train staff on diets.
• Employee's conduct must reflect the Company's values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct ethics and compliance program.
• Employee reflects SDH Service Excellence standards in every interaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to demonstrate understanding of national patient safety initiatives by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures as required by both HCA and St. David's North Austin Medical Center.
• Required: Computer skills; Must be flexible, organized, and able to function effectively under stressful situations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Culinary related field of study with the completion of Didactic or coordinated program as approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Preferred: Computer Skills with Meditech electronic charting. Minimum of 1 year of clinical nutrition experience in an acute care hospital setting.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

• Required: Registered Dietitian or eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; must obtain Licensed Dietitian status with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dieticians within 90 days of initial employment.
• Preferred: Current ServSafe Food Handler Permit, Travis County Health Department Food Handler Card or State Food Safety permit

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our PRN Registered Dietitian opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status