Clinical Dietitian 1

Baylor Scott & White Health

Plano, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Case Management, Communication Skills, Conferences, Customer Support/Service, Dietary Management, Dietetics, Discharge Plans, Fitness, Funding, Grant Writing, Health Education, Health Plan, Healthcare, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Medical Records, Nonprofit, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proposal Development, Publications, Quality Assurance, Research & Development (R&D), Research Protocols, Research Skills, Staff Training, Standards of Care, Team Player, Training Program, Training Program Development, Training Tools, Training/Teaching, Weight Management

LOCATION

Plano, TX

POSTED

19 days ago

**About Us** Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: + We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. + We never settle by constantly striving for better. + We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. + We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. **Benefits** Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: + Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits + 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% + Tuition Reimbursement + PTO accrual beginning Day 1 _Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level._ **Job Summary** The Clinical Dietitian I provides nutrition therapy and education to patients, families, and the community. Performs nutritional assessments of patients and develops care plans. Develops and conducts educational and in-service training programs. **Essential Functions of the Role** + Performs nutritional assessment of patients. Examines patient medical and nonmedical information by interviewing patients or caregivers and reviewing medical records. Establishes appropriate nutrition care. Conducts nutrient intake testing. Formulates intravenous and enteral nutrition therapy with macro and micronutrient manipulation. Establishes total parental nutrition therapy rates and duration of infusion. Develops care plans. + Provides single or group nutrition counseling for outpatients and inpatients. Provides information on fitness and exercise related to weight management and diet. Documents important nutritional information in the medical record. Monitors patients to determine the need for changes in nutritional management. + Researches, develops, and delivers educational programs for patients, families, staff, dietetic interns, or community groups. Conducts in-service training for staff and helps with training and evaluation of dietetic interns. Develops nutrition education tools and documents education in patient medical records. + Conducts research and develops proposals to obtain grant funding. Conducts research for projects, writes articles for publications, and delivers presentations on research topics. + Participate in multi-disciplinary patient rounds and case conferences. Engage in discharge planning to gather and exchange information. Assess patient response to the care plan. Maximize efficiency and effectiveness of patient care. Participate in meetings related to nutrition education, patient care standards, or dietetic internship programs. Gather and exchange information. Potentially serve as a member of the Health Education Task Force. + Maintains current knowledge of nutrition services functions through reading literature, attending workshops, seminars, conferences and by participating in professional organizations. + Assists in developing nutritional care and research protocols. Participates in quality assurance by helping develop patient care criteria and understanding actual care delivered. + Participates in organizing and executing health fairs and other related community events. **Key Success Factors** + Accountable for the proper use of patient protected health information. + Ability to deal with complex situations and resolve patient and customer service concerns. + Ability to give clear, concise and complete education and instructions. + Works well in a patient-centered environment as an integral team player. + Ability to adjust communication style for different audiences. Caring listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious, and tactful. Ability to calm an upset patient with a composed and professional demeanor. + Licensed Registered Dietitian preferred. **Belonging Statement** We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported. **QUALIFICATIONS** + EDUCATION - Bachelor's + EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience **CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION** + Registered Dietitians (RD) As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Company

Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

FOUNDED

1950

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