Clinical Dietitian II- Liver

About the role

Texas Children’s is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide nutritional assessments, care plan development, and management of pediatric patient needs across the continuum. If you are passionate about improving the lives of children and families through nutrition, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patients identified at nutrition risk, including malnutrition, weight management, diabetes management, and education, following established guidelines.
• Adapts nutrition plans to meet the specific needs of patients, considering economic, social, cultural, and age-appropriate factors.
• Affirms learning needs and readiness to learn for patients and families, and facilitates educational opportunities for staff and students.
• Participates in the orientation and training of clinical nutrition staff, overseeing key areas and essential competencies.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to integrate and communicate nutrition principles that enhance patient outcomes.
• Engages in interdisciplinary rounds and care management meetings, coordinating the implementation of the nutrition care plan.
• Coordinates and transitions care across the continuum, including home care coordination of products and supplies.
• Implements and utilizes hospital-approved handoff techniques to facilitate seamless patient handoffs to different care providers.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) certification from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLAR).
• Four years of experience as a registered dietitian in nutrition.
• Two years of experience in pediatric nutrition preferred.
• Possession of preferred certifications: CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist), CCTD (Certified Clinical Transplant Dietitian), NATCO (The Organization for Donation and Transplant Professionals).

Benefits

Texas Children’s offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Join a community committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of both the employee and the organization.

Contact

To apply, please visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. For inquiries, contact hr@texaschildrens.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Texas Children’s, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.