Clinical Dietitian

Job description

Overview We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian, also referred to as a Registered Dietitian. The Registered Dietitian (RD) in our hospital designs and implements nutrition care plans for patients, tailoring diets to medical needs. Clinical Dietitian’s assess nutritional status, monitor progress, educate patients and families, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure dietary staff prepares meals that meet safety and health standards. The Registered Dietitian’s goal is to improve patient outcomes through effective nutrition management. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN as needed. Shift’s Available: Weekends: Employment Type: Per Diem: Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX ** Nutrition experience and nutrition support as it relates to tube feedings and (Total Parenteral Nutrition) TPN. ** Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): - Nutritional assessment: evaluate patients' dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history - Develop meal plans: create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions like diabetes, heart d...