Pediatric NICU Clinical Dietitian

Full Time Clinical Dietitian

Pediatrics/NICU

Sign-On Bonus - $10,000

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Pediatric NICU Clinical Dietitian you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Dallas which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Medical City Dallas offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Pediatric NICU Clinical Dietitian where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Our Clinical Dietitians are responsible for coordinating patient nutritional care under the general supervision of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services. The commitment to service, safety and professionalism is critical to achieving the best experience for our patients. Come join our team of dedicated professionals that are committed to delivering the best patient care

What you will do in this role:

• You will be a member of Nutrition Support Team with the pharmacist and physician(s).
• You will provide nutritional screenings and assessments of patients.
• You will educate the patient on therapeutic diets.
• You will inform Aide staff in deciding which patient foods are allowed and disallowed based on the prescribed diet.
• You will document the patient’s tolerance, appropriateness, response to nutritional support and make recommendations.
  
  

What qualifications you will need:

• Commission Dietetic Registration
• Licensed Dietician must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Bachelors Degree
• Experience in pediatrics/NICU
  
  

As Supervisor of Clinical Dietitians, you are responsible for the oversight and supervision of Clinical Dietitians; training, development and coaching of clinical staff. Enforces policies and procedures to ensure the patient safety and quality clinical care. Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, including HACCP, CMS and TJC.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Responsible for oversight and supervision of Clinical Dietitians.
• Monitor employee attendance for timeliness, accrual of incremental overtime utilizing KRONOS on a daily basis.
• Coordinates and implements MNT related performance improvement initiatives for the FANS department
• Coordinates and/or performs a variety of staff development functions to include but not limited to: department specific needs assessment, development of goals and objectives, implementation methods, evaluation measures and instructions of education activities
• Acts as a coordinator for the Medical City Dietetic Internship Program
• Train and mentor new staff and/or dietetic interns to ensure consistent training of staff on policies and procedures
• Serves as the FANS liaison for P & T committee, SONPC, and other committees assigned
• Responsible for ensuring all required documentation is completed in a timely manner
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, including HACCP, CMS and TJC
• Serves as a role model and advocate for AIDET
  
  

What Qualifications You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required
• Master’s Degree in Nutrition or a closely related field preferred
• Two years supervisory/management experience preferred
• Two years of hospital clinical dietetics experience preferred
• Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Advanced certification (CSP, CNSC, CDE, etc.) preferred
• Must have Texas License by the Texas Board of State Examiners
• Registered Food Service Manager or Serv Safe Certification within 6 months of hire/transfer.
  
  

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895 bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400 in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pediatric NICU Clinical Dietitian opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.