Job Information
Methodist Health System REGISTERED DIETICIAN in Dallas, Texas
Hours of Work :
40 per week
Days Of Week :
M-Fri, occasional Saturday
Work Shift :
8X5 Day (United States of America)
Job Description :
Job Purpose:
The primary purpose of the Registered Dietitian position is to complete patient screening, assessment, reassessment, care plan development, and nutrition education to patients and/or family members. The Registered Dietitian regularly communicates with physicians and other disciplines to ensure patients receive quality nutrition care. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.
Your Job Requirements:
1-2 years of NICU and/or acute patient care experience preferred.
Undergraduate degree meeting academic requirements, successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program and eligible to take the American Dietetic Registration Exam; or undergraduate degree from an accredited Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics with specialty in Clinical Nutrition and eligible to take the American Dietetics Registration Exam; or
Master’s Degree meeting academic requirements and successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program, with six months experience in Clinical Nutrition and eligible to take the American Dietetic Registration Exam.
Your Job Responsibilities:
Able to make independent and responsible decisions. Self-starter and demonstrates initiative
Able to maintain and exhibit professionalism
Able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, family members and other facility staff
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric through geriatric patients
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental guidelines.
Additional Job Responsibilities
Appropriately assesses patients at nutritional risk via screening policy.
Demonstrates ability to assess and reassess patients needs appropriately and timely according to policy.
Respond to requests and consults timely according to policy.
Documents nutrition intervention in detailed, accurate, and appropriate manner.
Recommends additional nutrition therapy as needed.
Develops individualized plan of care.
Works collaboratively with other health care disciplines in developing interdisciplinary plan of care and discharge planning.
Develops education plan based on needs assessment.
Assesses patient and family learning needs, identifies barriers to learning, mode of learning.
Effectively explains diet requirements, restrictions, and food/drug interactions.
Demonstrates respect for patient and family spiritual, cultural, and privacy needs.
Displays knowledge of disease states and keeps abreast of developments in the field of nutrition in order to provide the highest quality of care.
Participates in the monitoring and reporting of quality indicators for clinical nutrition and food service.
Assists as needed in food production, policy development and special projects.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Licenses and/or Certifications (Required):
Registration with the American Dietetic Association with continuing education hours that maintain registration status; License with the Texas Board of Examiners of Dietitians and education hours that maintain licensure status.
Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
Magnet®-designated hospital
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.