Registered Dietitian

## Registered DietitianApplylocations: Dallas, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR5926Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!**Job Posting Title:**Registered Dietitian**Location:**Dallas - Hospital**Additional Posting Details:**Monday - Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pmOn call (8am - 5pm) on rotating weekends**Job Description:**# Duties/Responsibilities* Utilizes the Nutrition Care Process to perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and reassessments while using age-appropriate standards and validated tools to include nutrition related diagnosis using the eNCP terminology approved by the Academy of Nutrition and dietetics.* Respond to consults and nutrition referrals within the established time frame Facility and or based on department policy and patient outcome* Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting nutrition interventions as needed* Communicate with medical team regarding nutrition intervention or plan of care through verbal, written, or electronic communication* Provides nutrition education to patients and families with the patient’s preferred learning style/readiness for change/cultural belief* Support enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy when applicable and communicate recommendations with the medical team* Participate in Hospitalist rounding, interdisciplinary meetings, and/or discharge rounds as needed.* Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals* Communicates and coordinated meals, supplements, and enteral feeding regimen with the FNS staff* Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines, regulatory standards, and hospital policies* Serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns# **Required Skills/Abilities*** Bachelor's degree required for candidates who obtained their RDN credential prior to January 1, 2024; Master's degree required for candidates obtaining their RDN credential on or after January 1, 2024.* Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential required, or eligibility to sit for the registration exam within six (6) months of hire.* Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LD) credential, or an approved application from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, required within six (6) months of hire and upon obtaining RD/RDN status.* Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nutrition experience preferred; at least one (1) year of pediatric nutrition experience preferred.* Ability to read, write, and speak English required; Spanish language skills are a plus.* Must participate in weekend and holiday on-call coverage on a rotating schedule with other RDN team members. #J-18808-Ljbffr