Job Description

Salary - DOEShift Available :

• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)

*Minimum of 6 months with option to extendResponsibilities

• Develops nutritional care plans in order to ensure individual patient nutritional needs are met.
• Completes follow-up to patient care plans as established in the Nutrition Care Plan in order to meet The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
• Create nutrition plans to improve the health and physical conditions of patients.
• Analyzes the patients health status, goals, and dietary restrictions, tracks the patients dietary intake and progress and educating patients on how to maintain a balanced diet.
• Consults to patients, families, and treatment team regarding nutrition needs
• Writes appropriate nutrition related recommendations in the medical record
• Approves patients menus and provides this information to the Food Services Director

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with BS in Dietetics and or Nutrition
• Must be Registered Dietician (RD) with the National Academy of Nutrition & DieteticsLicensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners
• Possess valid Texas drivers license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as a Dietician
• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills necessary to communicate with Physicians, staff, patients, and patients family
• American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification and Heimlich and the ability to perform these techniques correctly and safely according to the specifications of the American Heart Association.

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