• Clinical Dietitian I

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Bryan, TX)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    As a Clinical Dietitian, you will provide expert nutrition care, developing and implementing individualized plans to improve patient health outcomes.

     

    Every day you will clearly communicate nutritional data across all systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert.

     

    To be successful in this role, you will integrate robust clinical expertise with empathetic, evidence-based care, consistently adhering to professional standards and fostering effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.

     

    + Performs nutritional assessment using age and gender appropriate standards, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and utilizing validated assessment tools resulting in nutrition-related diagnosis when indicated

    + Conducts routine screening to identify patients at nutritional risk

    + Provides customized nutrition education to patients and/or families and caregivers

    + Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patient's specific needs, in accordance with physicians' orders

    + Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience. This includes participating in test trays, menu reviews, periodic auditing of trayline for accuracy of diet orders, validating menu compliance with the facility Diet Manual Handbook and Nutrition Care Manual (NCM), supporting with patient interactive positions

     

    _$10,000 Sign-on Bonus_

    Job Requirements

    Required:

    + Bachelor's Degree - Completion of acrredited dietetics program

    + Registered Dietitian's License - Within 90 days of hire (OR RD-ADA OR RD-AND OR RD-CDR)

    + Dietitian License (TX)

     

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    Where You'll Work

     

    St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

    Pay Range

    $24.27 - $36.10 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.