SJ CLINICAL DIETITIAN PRN Job Listing at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas

Description:
JOB SUMMARY
This position exists to ensure:
1)Optimal medical nutrition therapy through
a)Individualized screening and nutritional assessment
b)Development and implementation of medical nutrition therapy care plans
c)Nutrition education
d)Monitoring through reassessment of response to nutrition care
i)Development of transitional feeding plan if indicated
ii)Termination of nutrition intervention when clinically appropriate
2)Positive impact on quality and cost outcomes by assuring optimal medical nutrition therapy to minimize potential complications related to alterations of nutrition status.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
'Baccalaureate degree in dietetics, food science, nutrition, institutional management or relevant field from an accredited university
'Master degree in dietetics, food science, nutrition, institutional management or relevant field preferred
'Completion of dietetic internship accredited by the American Dietetic Association

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
'Preferred clinical nutrition experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
'Current registered member of The American Dietetic Association
'Current license by Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians
'CDR ( Commission on Dietetic Registration)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
'Full competency in computer applications
oMicrosoft Office applications
oHospital information system applications
'Full competency / skills in verbal and written communication
'Must comply with the City of Houston Food Ordinances