Job Details

Travel: Clinical Dietician
Tyler, TX
13 weeks
SHIFT: DAYS 8A-5P
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in nutrition or related field is required
Diet License in state of employment
CDR RD
BLS (AHA only)
Summary:
Responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition assessments and care planning for patients and residents with special needs. Implements business practices in order to uphold CHRISTUS Mission and values.
Responsibilities: Develops nutrition plans, including specifications, methods and timetables depending on patient and resident status and needs
Accountable for the execution of service quality by maintaining highest level of delivery
Promotes and supports workplace diversity initiatives
Directs dietary care of patients and residents with special needs including screening, assessment, intervention, care and discharge planning to ensure patient nutrition needs and customer satisfaction levels are met
Educates medical staff and counsel's patients/residents and their families on proper nutritional care
Manages and promotes food and nutrition programs according to hospital standards and policy
Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, special diets, and menu requests
Stays current with most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice
Probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues, using appropriate resource when necessary
Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well CHRISTUS policies and procedures (e.g. HIPPA/Privacy Act, quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel)
Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communications them to other departments
Work Type:
Full Time
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