Clinical Dietitian 2 PRN at Baylor Scott & White Health, Grapevine, TX
Clinical Dietitian 2 PRN at Baylor Scott & White Health in Grapevine, TX. Full-time. Est. up to $80k. Apply with swipeandhired.
- Facility/Location: Baylor Grapevine Medical Center, 1650 W College St, Grapevine, 76051
- Shift/Schedule: PRN Day Shift - Hours 8:00 am -5:00 pm (Full-time opportunities available in the future)
- No Weekends or Holidays
- Training available
- NO CREDENTIALING REQUIRED
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Clinical Dietitian II provides nutrition therapy and education to patients, families, and the community. Performs nutritional assessments of patients and develops care plans. Develops and conducts educational and in-service training programs. Participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds and case conferences.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Conducts patient nutrition assessments for low and high acuity patients. This includes both inpatient and outpatient care. Utilizes assessment techniques considering age-specific needs and cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.
- Provide timely documentation summarizing the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record. Include nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress toward goals.
- Assesses educational needs and identifies barriers to learning. Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, considering necessary teaching method adaptations. Educates both low and high acuity patients within practice scope. Facilitates education to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards in the Food and Nutrition Department, if applicable.
- Evaluates achievement of learning targets by the patient and family. Provides follow-up based on the patient's treatment goals. Refers patient for outpatient counseling, community, or home health services, as appropriate. Conducts ongoing evaluations for a correct nutritional diagnosis of the patient's problems and progress. Maintains safety and professional standards.
- Interacts with medical and food staff to ensure medical nutrition therapy conformance. Interacts effectively with teams to provide integrated patient care compatible with medical and nutritional goals.
- Runs team conferences and provides food and nutrition-related in-services to other medical staff as required.
- Assists in developing nutritional care and research protocols. Participates in quality assurance by helping develop patient care criteria and examining actual care delivered.
- Participates in organizing and executing health fairs and other related community events.
- Assists in the development, research, and revision of facility policies.
Key Success Factors
- Accountable for the proper use of patient protected health information.
- Ability to deal with complex situations and resolve patient and customer service concerns.
- Ability to give clear, concise, and complete education and instructions.
- Works well in a patient-centered environment as an integral team player.
- Ability to adjust communication style for different audiences. Caring listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious, and tactful. Ability to calm upset patients with a composed and professional demeanor.
- Licensed Registered Dietitian preferred.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Master's
- EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Registered Dietitians (RD)