Dietitian Ii - Houston, United States - Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

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
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Part time; 20 hours/weekly (flexible hours)

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelors Degree in Food & Nutrition or related area required

Licenses/Certifications

Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) required
CPR Certification (Heart Saver only) from either American Red Cross
or American Heart Association or obtained within six (6) months of hire

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

Two (2) more years of clinical nutrition experience or upon one year of employment obtains career ladder criteria to maintain level II classification
Masters degree is commensurate to one (1) year of experience
Doctoral degree (must be related to field of nutrition) is commensurate to two (2) years experience
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
Proficient competency in nutritional care and skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
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.

Principal Accountabilities

Interprets and formulates a complete, comprehensive nutrition care plan for patient with physician's referral or registered nurse screening referral based on evaluation findings in order to obtain nutrition related goals set forth by clinician.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary medical team by acting as an integral asset by aiding in the establishment of nutrition related goal by developing individualized nutrition care plans with ongoing evaluation of nutrition status.
Oversees 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.
Outlines nutrition education to patients and/or families that is appropriate for age, religious beliefs, and cultural background.
Coordinates cross coverage and handles multiple demands simultaneously.
Adheres to established policies, procedures, and standards that relate to time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and 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.