Dietitian IV

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

The Dietitian IV is responsible for the application of evidence based medical nutrition therapy for the evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages identified as possessing nutrition risk.

Areas of responsibility include assessment of nutritional needs, provision of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education. The incumbent is required to function on a multi-disciplinary team as a resource and to share expertise and apply feedback to improve patient outcomes to physician staff and others. Serve as a mentor and preceptor to dietitians I – III and will collaborate with management and dietitian staff in providing feedback to improve processes and to apply best practice principles.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Bachelors Degree in Food & Nutrition or related area required

License/Certifications: 

• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
• CPR Certification (Heart Saver only) from either American Red Cross or American Heart Association or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Earn and maintain a specialty certification provided by any of the following credentialing bodies:
• CDR: Gerontological Nutrition (CSG), Oncology Nutrition (CSO), Pediatric Nutrition (CSP), Renal Nutrition (CSR), Sports Dietetics (CSSD), Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSPCC), Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM), Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RD-AP)
• The National Board of Nutrition Support Certification (NBNSC): Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) 
• National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators: Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
• Board Certified- Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM)
• Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology: Clinical Lipid Specialist (CLS)
• The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA): Certified Personal Trainers (NSCA-CPT)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Six (6) or more years of clinical nutrition experience or upon one (1) year of employment obtains career ladder criteria to maintain level IV classification
• Master’s degree (must be related to field of nutrition) is commensurate to one (1) of experience
• Doctoral degree (must be related to field of nutrition) is commensurate to two (2) years experience
• Superior competency in nutritional care and skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have the ability to interact positively with many types of people
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office software:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides medical nutrition therapy at an advanced level in area of specialty in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team. 
• Establishes goals and priorities for nutrition care of patients.  Conducts nutrition assessments. 
• Develops and implements individualized nutrition care plans with ongoing evaluation of nutrition status.
• Consults with the medical team regarding implementation and monitoring of nutrition support regimens.
• Formulates and provides medical nutrition therapy at an advanced level to customers appropriate for the age of the patient or population being served. 
• Modifies nutrition regimens according to patient’s food preferences, tolerances, and cultural and religious preferences.
• Documents a specialized nutrition care plan in the patient’s medical record, including nutrition assessment, monitoring parameters, goals and recommendations and expected or resultant outcomes. 
• Provides nutrition education and expertise to physicians and other healthcare providers. 
• Provides nutrition education to patients and/or families that are appropriate for age, religious beliefs, and cultural background.
• Directs health care team in attaining positive nutrition outcomes for assigned patients, including meeting treatment goals.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.