Supplemental Registered Dietitian - Humble, United States - Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System

Verified Company

Humble, United States

5 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community.

When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees.

We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency.

If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary
Applicants must be a Registered Dietitian with at least a bachelor's degree.

Position responsible for providing high quality medical nutrition therapy to patients and clients. Areas of responsibility include assessment of nutritional needs, provision of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education. The incumbent is required to function on a multi-disciplinary team as a resource to the physician staff and others. May participate in community service by providing nutrition education to various groups or individuals outside the hospital.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

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Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition or related area
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Certification/Licensure:

Must be registered with the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

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CPR Certified (Heart Saver only).

Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills:

Completion of a qualified professional experience in preparation for the registered dietitian exam administered by the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must have the ability to interact positively with many types of people.
Demonstrates commitment to the PartnersinCaring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principle Accountabilities:

Collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team. Establishes goals for nutrition care of patients, conducts assessments, and develops individualized nutrition care plans with ongoing evaluation of nutrition status.
Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients and clients appropriate for their age. Modifies nutrition regimens according to food preferences, tolerances, and cultural and religious preferences.
Documents nutrition care plans in the medical record, including nutrition assessment, monitoring parameters, goals and recommendations.
Provides nutrition education to patients and/or families that is appropriate for age, religious beliefs, and cultural background.
Adheres to established policies, procedures, and standards that relate to time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports departmentbased goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Other duties as assigned.