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Clinical Dietitian

Prime Healthcare

Mesquite, TXContractNo compensation foundPosted 3w agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Mesquite, TX
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Dietitian (RD) Or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) License

Job overview

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Clinical Dietitian. Shift’s Available: Weekends. Employment Type: Per Diem. Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX.

Key focus areas include Evaluate patients' dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history, Create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions, and Track patients’ progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met.

Important skills include Nutritional Assessment, Develop Meal Plans, Track Patient Progress, Integrate Nutrition Into Patient Care Plans, Educate Patients And Families, and Ensure Meals Align With Prescribed Diets.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nutritional AssessmentDevelop Meal PlansTrack Patient ProgressIntegrate Nutrition Into Patient Care PlansEducate Patients and FamiliesEnsure Meals Align With Prescribed DietsMedical Nutrition TherapyCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationElectronic Medical Records Systems

Qualifications

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) License1-2 Years of Experience in a Clinical Setting Providing Patient Nutritional Care

Full job description

Overview Shift’s Available:   Weekends

Employment Type: Per Diem 

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

 

Responsibilities  

  • Nutritional assessment: evaluate patients' dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history 

  • Develop meal plans: create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition 

  • Track patients’ progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met 

  • Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans 

  • Educate patients and their families about proper nutrition education, special diets, or post-discharge meal planning 

  • Ensure meals prepared by the dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards 

Qualifications  

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license 

  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting providing patient nutritional care 

 

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

  • Strong understanding of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) 

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills 

  • Ability to educate and motivate patients and families on healthy eating habits 

  • Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems 

 

 

 

Pay Transparency Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

Employment Status Per Diem Shift Variable Equal Employment Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf    #LI-MM5

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