Memorial Hermann

Integrated health system delivering patient-centered care

PRN Dietitian

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 7

Part-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 1 year of clinical dietitian experience is required.
Must be a Registered Dietitian in Texas and registered with the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Must be licensed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Must hold CPR certification (Heart Saver only) from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, or obtain it within six months of hire.
Must have completed qualified professional experience in preparation for the registered dietitian exam administered by the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition or a related area. A Master's degree is required if registration was obtained after January 1, 2024.
Must be able to interact positively with many types of people and have effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Primarily support inpatient services at TIRR Rehab in the medical center, with potential to expand into outpatient services if interested in additional hours.
Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients and clients, assess nutritional needs, and provide nutrition education.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team and serve as a resource to physicians and others.
Establish nutrition-care goals, conduct assessments, develop individualized nutrition-care plans, and evaluate patients' ongoing nutrition status.
Provide age-appropriate medical nutrition therapy and modify nutrition regimens according to food preferences, tolerances, and cultural and religious preferences.
Document nutrition-care plans in the medical record, including assessments, monitoring parameters, goals, and recommendations.
Provide age-appropriate nutrition education to patients and families, taking religious beliefs and cultural backgrounds into account.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, and follow organizational policies, procedures, and standards for time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills-competency requirements, support department goals, and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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

This position will primarily support inpatient for toe locations: TIRR Rehab in the medical center.

Potential opportunity to expand into outpatient services in the future if the candidate is interested in additional hours.

Shift hours: 9:00am- 4:00 pm (Flexible hours)

The shifts will vary based on departmental needs during high census and to cover PTO and Holidays.

Qualifications:
* Minimum of 1 year of clinical dietitian experience required

* Must be a Registered Dietitian in the state of Texas

* Location: Houston medical center

Position is responsible for providing high quality medical nutrition therapy to patients and clients. Areas of responsibility include assessment of nutritional needs, provision of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education. The incumbent is required to function on a multi-disciplinary team as a resource to the physician staff and others. May participate in outpatient counseling by providing nutrition education to TIRR outpatients. May participate in community service by providing nutrition education to various groups or individuals outside the hospital.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree in Food & Nutrition or related area. Master's required if registration was obtained after Jan 1, 2024.

Licenses/Certifications

Must be registered with the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
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:

Completion of a qualified professional experience in preparation for the registered dietitian exam administered by the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration
Must have the ability to interact positively with many types of people
Effective oral and written communication skills

Principal Accountabilities

Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Establishes goals for nutrition care of patients, conducts assessments, and develops individualized nutrition care plans with ongoing evaluation of nutrition status.
Provides 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.
Provides nutrition education to patients and/or families that is appropriate for age, religious beliefs, and cultural background.
Ensures safe care to patients, staffs 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, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patient and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Memorial Hermann

Integrated health system delivering patient-centered care

Memorial Hermann Health System is a nonprofit, community-owned health system serving the Greater Houston area with more than 260 care delivery sites. It delivers safe, high-quality, patient-centered care through an integrated network that combines clinical expertise with advanced technology. The system differentiates itself through its community ownership, value-driven culture, and broad network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. Its goal is to improve regional health outcomes by providing comprehensive, accessible care and leveraging innovation to personalize treatment.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $5M
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1907

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