Dietitian II – Clinical Nutrition (Full-Time / Days)
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Flower Mound 4400 Long Prairie Rd TX 75028
Work hours: Full-Time, Days
Clinical Nutrition Department Highlights:
- Our clinical dietitian team is trained to cover all patient populations from NICU, ICU, and all other units outside of critical care areas
- The team is very supportive of each other and very collaborative
- We prioritize our daily workload as a team to meet the needs of the most critical patients to provide the best outcomes and care.
Here’s What You Need
- Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or related area Req w/specialty certification
- Master's Degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or related area Req
- 4 Years of direct care experience as a Clinical Dietitian
- RD - Registered Dietitian Upon Hire or
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Upon Hire and
- CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration Certification if Bachelor's degree: Board Certified Advanced Practice Dietitian (AP); Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (CSG); Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP); Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR); Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO); Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM); Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Upon Hire or
- CDE/CDCES - Certified Diabetes Educator/Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist if Bachelor's degree Upon Hire or
- CEDRD - Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian if Bachelor's degree: The American Association of Bariatric Counselors: Certified Bariatric Counselor (CBC); International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals: Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian (CEDRD). Upon Hire or
- Other if Bachelor's degree: American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) Upon Hire
What You Will Do
- Utilizes each step of the Nutrition Care Process effectively and efficiently to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to assigned patient populations.
- Promotes teamwork and supports organizational goals by demonstrating flexibility in scheduling and shift assignments. When indicated, willingly takes on work to even out case load or meet schedule deadlines.
- Effectively collaborates with peers so that essential shifts are covered. Promotes Quality in Practice through systematic measurement of outcomes, regular performance evaluations, and continuous improvement.
- Promotes safe and effective care through effective communication and workflow practices, including the use of THR specific and High Reliability Organization (HRO) communication and safety strategies.
- Maintains competence through ongoing self-evaluation and study aimed at identifying and closing relevant professional knowledge and/or performance gaps.
- Individual Contributor (may supervise up to 2 FTEs)
- Demonstrates the ability to apply all steps of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in a clinical setting to effectively care for patients and whenever possible, improve patient outcomes and care experiences. Communicates effectively through both oral and written means. Possess sufficient computer skills to learn and use common business related and nutrition and/or food service specific software programs and electronic health record systems to plan and document care. Ability to conduct advanced scholarly research and accurately interpret and report research findings succinctly in both oral and written form. Strong interpersonal skills that enable the applicant to effectively collaborate in trans-professional teams. Strong customer service skills. Ability to successfully manage stressful situations.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Dietitian
- Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
- Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
- Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
- A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Entity Highlight:
As the area’s first acute-care center, we provide a 24/7, 99-bed facility with more than 600 physicians on our medical staff who practice a full range of specialties. From emergency services and outpatient surgery to giving birth and routine check-ups, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is committed to comprehensive healthcare.
Our state-of-the-art facility, coupled with a devoted team of physicians and staff, ensures the delivery of top-tier medical care. Recognized as the Best Hospital in Denton County for 11 consecutive years and designated a Bariatric Center of Excellence, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to excellence.
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is a hospital where employees want to work, physicians want to practice medicine, and patients receive exceptional health care. Our core values revolve around respect, integrity, compassion, excellence, and a patient-focused approach to care.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected]
#LI-MG1
