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Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Houston, Texas
Texas Childrens Hospital - 18200 Katy Fwy

$1,866/week

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Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Develop, implement, and evaluate patient nutritional care plans.
Provide age-appropriate assessments for patients at nutrition risk, including diabetes management and education, following established guidelines.
Adapt nutrition plans to meet specific economic, social, cultural, and age-appropriate patient needs.
Reassess patients at appropriate intervals and adjust plans of care as needed.
Provide age-appropriate education to support nutritional plans of care.
Assess learning needs and readiness to learn for patients and families.
Participate in the development and review of educational materials and department resources to meet population needs.
Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with participation in the Registered Dietitian call schedule.
Provide nutrition assessments, reassessments, education, and Medical Nutrition Therapy for the pediatric population.
Cover a variety of ambulatory and acute care areas alongside a team of experienced dietitians.
Knowledgeable in pediatrics, including specialized formulas.

Valid Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license in Texas
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
Registered Dietitian (RD) credential
Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas
Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy

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