Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Houston, Texas
HCA Houston Healthcare West

Dietician Nutrition

Overview

• Travel assignment in Houston, Texas
• Unit: Dietitians/Food and Nutrition Services
• Department location: HCA West FNS Department
• 283-bed hospital
• Typical schedule: 8-hour day shifts, Monday-Friday
• 36 hours per week
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Valid RDN license in Texas
• 1 year of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist experience within the last year

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• Master's degree or above

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition screening, assessments, and reassessments in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Examinations
• Complete nutrition assessments and reassessments within facility and regulatory timeframes
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and patient care discussions
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Follow Food & Nutrition Services department standards and documentation requirements
• Complete annual competencies and required education

Float Scope

• All inpatient nursing units as needed
• ICU and Surgical-ICU/Critical Care Units
• Medical-Surgical Units
• Telemetry/Cardiac Units
• Rehab Unit
• Neonatal ICU

Schedule Notes

• Rotating on-call week and weekend schedule to address patient diet concerns and nutrition-related issues originating from the kitchen or nursing units

Work Environment

• Computer and I-Mobile device used on the unit
• EMR: Expanse, HealthTouch POS system
• Black scrubs
• Hospital-issued identification badge must always be visible