Dietitian

Saratoga Medical is hiring a Dietician in Vernon, TX . Package includes competitive rate, paid time off and benefit options.

Saratoga Medical has an exciting opportunity for a Dietician at Vernon, TX . This is a great full-time opportunity, Monday to Friday schedule, no holiday, after-hour, or weekend shifts. Please see qualifications below and submit your resume if you are interested in being considered:

Assignment Details:

Full-time position

Minimum 3-month assignment

Option to extend

Shift:

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

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

Requirements:

• BS in Dietetics and/or Nutrition from an accredited college or university
• Registered Dietician (RD) with the National Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience as a Dietician
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification
• Must comply with HHSC immunization requirements
• Must submit to required drug test and fingerprinting
• Must complete facility required training
• Knowledge of Joint Commission guidelines, CMS Standards, facility policies and directives

Responsibilities:

• Provide nutrition care to patients throughout the hospital
• Create nutrition plans to improve patient health and physical conditions
• Analyze patients' health status, goals, and dietary restrictions
• Track dietary intake and patient progress
• Educate patients on maintaining a balanced diet
• Consult with patients, families, and treatment teams regarding nutrition needs
• Write nutrition-related recommendations in medical records
• Approve patient menus and coordinate with the Food Services Director

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.