Registered Dietician - Registered Dietician

Job Opportunity

Shift Schedule

Day Shift: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Unit Information

Location: Cypress, TX

• Number of Beds: 217
• Number of Staff: 3 FTEs
• Type of Staff: 3 Dietitians on Day Shift, On Call: Saturdays only, no coverage on Sundays
• Patient Ratios: 1 Dietitian to 75 Patients
• Type of Equipment: Laptop, iMobile, EMR Meditech Expanse

Typical Hiring Profile

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent required
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program required
• Willingness to work at other facilities, either in-person or remotely

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of hospital clinical nutrition experience
• Experience with nutrition support

Typical Procedures Performed

• Conduct timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with corporate guidelines
• Perform nutrition-focused physical exams on patients identified as at nutritional risk
• Evaluate age-specific, developmental, and disease-specific nutritional needs of patients
• Develop and implement individualized nutritional plans of care
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy interventions
• Identify and address patient nutrition education needs and provide counseling to patients, families, and caregivers
• Participate in the competency assessment process and achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on RD chart audits
• Adhere to established nutrition care guidelines and protocols to provide evidence-based nutrition care
• Integrate the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice

Best Personality Fit

• Strong work ethic
• Team player

Required Certifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Licensed Dietitian in Texas

Additional Information

Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs or business casual attire

Weekend and On-Call Requirements: Rotating on-call Saturdays only

Number of Positions Available: 1