Clinical Dietitian

Job Description

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The Clinical Dietitian performs the functions of a specialized clinical nutrition service, such as nutrition assessment, nutrition education, nutrient intake analysis and patient screening to provide quality nutrition care to patients and families.

Responsibilities

General Functions:

• Performs the functions of a specialized clinical nutrition service
• Assesses nutritional status of the patient based on information gathered from the medical record, patient, family and other health care team members
• Identifies and provides for teaching needs of patients and family utilizing appropriate educational material and arranging for the most suitable environment possible
• Performs nutrient intake analysis
• Performs nutrition screening and assesses patients identified as high nutrition risks
• Communicates well with medical, nursing, and other health care team members through patient care 100%
• Adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures
• Participates in developing, implementing and monitoring quality improvement activities
• Participates in developing policies and procedures related to providing nutrition care and patient tray services
• Assigns appropriate nutrition care tasks to the dietetic technicians
• Acts as a preceptor for dietetic interns and dietetic technician students when required
• Relieves employees in the diet office as assigned
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Completion of a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college/university or foreign equivalent

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 to 2 years in a clinical setting

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Registration or Registration eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Must successfully complete the registration examination within six (6) months from the date of hire. Possession of current Texas State Licensure or Provisional Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Dietitians, if newly registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration must obtain Texas State Licensure within 90 days from registration.

About Us

We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care. We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others. Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.

About the Team

Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.

Job Info

• Job Identification View phone number on click.appcast.io
• Job Category Support Services
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree (16 years)
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Northeast Baptist Hospital (On-site)
• Assignment Category Part Time 2 - Per Diem