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Dietitian- PRN

Part-time

Texas Health Resources

Kaufman, TXPart-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Kaufman, TX
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

RD - Registered DietitianLD - Licensed DietitianBachelor's degree

Job overview

Texas Health Resources is hiring a Dietitian- PRN. The Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition role at Texas Health Kaufman supports patient care through the Nutrition Care Process, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and promotes quality and safety while offering growth opportunities and a supportive environment.

Key focus areas include Utilize each step of the Nutrition Care Process to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to assigned patient populations, Promote teamwork and support organizational goals by demonstrating flexibility in scheduling and shift assignments, and Promote safe and effective care through communication and workflow practices using THR specific and High Reliability Organization strategies.

Important skills include Apply All Steps Of The Nutrition Care Process, Effectively Care For Patients, Improve Patient Outcomes, Improve Care Experiences, Oral Communication, and Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Apply All Steps of the Nutrition Care ProcessEffectively Care for PatientsImprove Patient OutcomesImprove Care ExperiencesOral CommunicationCommunicationComputer SkillsLearn and Use Common Business Related Software ProgramsLearn and Use Nutrition and/or Food Service Specific Software ProgramsLearn and Use Electronic Health Record SystemsPlan and Document CareStrong Interpersonal SkillsCollaborate in Trans-Professional TeamsStrong Customer Service SkillsManage Stressful SituationsUtilizes Each Step of the Nutrition Care Process Effectively and EfficientlyProvide Medical Nutrition TherapyPromotes Team WorkSupports Organizational GoalsFlexibility in Scheduling and Shift AssignmentsTakes on Work to Even Out Case Load or Meet Schedule DeadlinesCollaborates With PeersPromotes Safe and Effective Care Through Effective CommunicationUse of THR Specific Communication and Safety StrategiesUse of High Reliability Organization (HRO) Communication and Safety StrategiesPromotes Quality in Practice Through Systematic Measurement of OutcomesPromotes Quality in Practice Through Regular Performance EvaluationsPromotes Quality in Practice Through Continuous ImprovementMaintains Competence Through Ongoing Self-EvaluationMaintains Competence Through Study Aimed at Identifying and Closing Relevant Professional Knowledge and/or Performance Gaps

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or Related AreaRD - Registered DietitianLD - Licensed Dietitian1 Year Health Care Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Kaufman. 580 Ed Hall Dr, Kaufman TX 75142

Work hours: PRN - Up to 24 hours a week availability

Food and Nutrition Services highlights:

  • Efficient teamwork

  • Life work balance

  • An amazing company to work with.

  • Growth opportunities

Here's What You Need

  • Bachelor's Degree Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or related area Req

  • 1 Year health care experience Pref

  • RD - Registered Dietitian 6 Months Req And

  • LD - Licensed Dietitian 6 Months Req

  • Demonstrates the ability to apply all steps of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in a clinical setting to effectively care for patients and whenever possible, improve patient outcomes and care experiences.

  • Communicates effectively through both oral and written means.

  • Possess sufficient computer skills to learn and use common business related and nutrition and/or food service specific software programs and electronic health record systems to plan and document care.

  • Strong interpersonal skills that enable the applicant to effectively collaborate in trans-professional teams.

  • Strong customer service skills. Ability to successfully manage stressful situations.

What You Will Do

  • Utilizes each step of the Nutrition Care Process effectively and efficiently to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to assigned patient populations.

  • Promotes team work and supports organizational goals by demonstrating flexibility in scheduling and shift assignments. When indicated, willingly takes on work to even out case load or meet schedule deadlines. Effectively collaborates with peers so that essential shifts are covered.

  • Promotes safe and effective care through effective communication and work flow practices, including the use of THR specific and High Reliability

  • Organization (HRO) communication and safety strategies.

  • Promotes Quality in Practice through systematic measurement of outcomes, regular performance evaluations, and continuous improvement.

  • Maintains competence through ongoing self-evaluation and study aimed at identifying and closing relevant professional knowledge and/or performance gaps.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Dietitian

  • Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.

  • Delivery of high-quality patient care

  • Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

  • A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

For more than 40 years, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman has served the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell and surrounding areas. We're a 81-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital that serves our community with excellence every day.

We specialize in a wide variety of surgical services, including orthopedic surgery as well as diagnostic and imaging services and outpatient physical therapy. We also specialize in respiratory care, nuclear medicine and emergency medicine.

Texas Health Kaufman is a Joint Commission-certified facility. We're recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital for our commitment to creating a positive practice environment that engages and empowers our staff.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected]

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Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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