Clinical Dietitian 2 PRN

Clinical Dietitian II

The Clinical Dietitian II provides nutrition therapy and education to patients, families, and the community. Performs nutritional assessments of patients and develops care plans. Develops and conducts educational and in-service training programs. Participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds and case conferences.

The Clinical Dietitian II conducts patient nutrition assessments for low and high acuity patients. This includes both inpatient and outpatient care. Utilizes assessment techniques considering age-specific needs and cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns. Provides timely documentation summarizing the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record. Include nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress toward goals. Assesses educational needs and identifies barriers to learning. Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, considering necessary teaching method adaptations. Educates both low and high acuity patients within practice scope. Facilitates education to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards in the Food and Nutrition Department, if applicable. Evaluates achievement of learning targets by the patient and family. Provides follow-up based on the patient's treatment goals. Refers patient for outpatient counseling, community, or home health services, as appropriate. Conducts ongoing evaluations for a correct nutritional diagnosis of the patient's problems and progress. Maintains safety and professional standards. Interacts with medical and food staff to ensure medical nutrition therapy conformance. Interacts effectively with teams to provide integrated patient care compatible with medical and nutritional goals. Runs team conferences and provides food and nutrition-related in-services to other medical staff as required. Assists in developing nutritional care and research protocols. Participates in quality assurance by helping develop patient care criteria and examining actual care delivered. Participates in organizing and executing health fairs and other related community events. Assists in the development, research, and revision of facility policies.

Accountable for the proper use of patient protected health information. Ability to deal with complex situations and resolve patient and customer service concerns. Ability to give clear, concise, and complete education and instructions. Works well in a patient-centered environment as an integral team player. Ability to adjust communication style for different audiences. Caring listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious, and tactful. Ability to calm upset patients with a composed and professional demeanor. Licensed Registered Dietitian preferred.

EDUCATION - Bachelor's

EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Registered Dietitians (RD)

Baylor University Medical Center