What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian-Houston position at Nutrition Services?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team in Houston. This role involves providing comprehensive nutritional care and counseling to diverse patient populations, including those in long-term care, acute care, and geriatrics settings. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, expertise in dietetics, and a passion for improving patient health outcomes through tailored nutrition plans. This position offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative environment utilizing advanced EMR systems and contributing to patient recovery and wellness.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to develop individualized care plans that address specific nutritional needs.
- Provide expert guidance on nutrition, weight loss, and dietary management for various conditions including geriatrics, acute care, and long-term care.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate care plans, monitor progress, and adjust interventions as needed.
- Utilize EMR systems efficiently for documentation, tracking progress, and communicating with other healthcare professionals.
- Educate patients on nutrition principles, dietary modifications, and the importance of adherence to prescribed plans.
- Stay current with advances in dietetics, physiology knowledge, and hospital protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
Skills
- Proven experience in hospital or healthcare settings with a focus on geriatrics, acute care, or long-term care environments.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, nutrition science, dietetics principles, and specialized feeding techniques such as tube feeding.
- Proficiency with EMR systems for accurate documentation and communication.
- Excellent patient assessment skills with the ability to develop effective care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Ability to provide effective health coaching that motivates behavioral change.
- Knowledge of diagnostic evaluation processes related to nutritional status assessment.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple patient cases simultaneously.
- This position is integral to delivering exceptional nutritional care that enhances patient recovery and quality of life in Houston’s healthcare facilities.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $55