Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Weatherford, TX
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

OB TITLE:                 

Clinical Dietitian

DEPARTMENT: 

Food and Nutrition Services

REPORTS TO:

Food and Nutrition Services Manager and Clinical Nutrition Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION:

None.

JOB SUMMARY:

To collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high quality medical nutrition therapy following the Nutrition Care Process.

Note: The following is not intended to be a finalized list of responsibilities for this position.

• Integrate the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice.
• Screen and assess patients utilizing the Division Screening and Assessment Policy.
• Evaluate age, acuity, developmental and disease specific nutritional needs of patients.
• Develop and implement nutritional plan of care.
• Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide individualized nutrition counseling to patients, family, and/or caregivers.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor to dietetic interns.
• Participate in department and/or hospital wide committees, performance improvement projects, and research opportunities.
• Serve as a clinical resource to all interdisciplinary team members.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required.

·       Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.

·       One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

·       Registered Dietitian Nutritionist preferred or must pass Registration Examination for Dietitians within 3 months of hire date.

·       Licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation within 6 months of hire date.

·       Obtaining 75 CEU’s within a 5-year period to meet CDR professional portfolio requirements

·       Employment in this position is contingent upon continued registration and licensure as a dietitian.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Completes individualized training through the orientation process and ongoing competency assessment.
• Maintains confidentiality, patient related, and complies with HIPAA standards
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written; ability to compose comprehensive medical record documentation using critical thinking skills
• Reasoning, decision-making and organizational skills
• Utilizing HCA software including Meditech and Computrition programs
• Proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to details
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and with a diverse healthcare team.

General Comments

The EMR is Meditech

2 FT dietitians are usually staffed 

Weekends are not required at this time

The dress code is scrubs, red top and black pants. I have some on hand.