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Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Houston, Texas
Texas Childrens Hospital - 6701 Fannin St

$1,740-2,066/week

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Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract

Develop, implement, and evaluate patient nutritional care plans.
Provide age-appropriate assessments for patients at nutrition risk, including diabetes management and education.
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 care plans.
Assess learning needs and readiness to learn for patients and families.
Participate in the development and review of educational materials and department resources tailored to the populations served.

Valid Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license in Texas
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, including experience within the last year
Bachelor's Degree
Experience working with pediatric patients
Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy

Specialty: Clinical Dietician
Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level to moderate experience based on qualifications.

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