Clinical Dietitian III

Tenet Healthcare Corp

San Antonio, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, CDE (Common Desktop Environment), Cancer, Central Sterile Supplies Department (CSSD), Dietetics, Educational Accreditation, Educational Evaluation, Fitness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare, Hospital, Life Insurance, Medical Records, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Patient Admissions, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Regulations, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
13 days ago

Overview

North Central Baptist Hospitals Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At North Central Baptist Hospitals, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

PRN Days

The Clinical Dietitian III performs the functions of a specialized clinical nutrition service, such as nutrition assessment, nutrition education, nutrient intake analysis and patient screening to provide quality nutrition care to patients and families. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses nutritional status of the patient based on information gathered from the medical record, patient, family, and other health care team members.
  • Identifies and provides for the teaching needs of patients and families utilizing appropriate educational material and arranging for the most suitable environment possible.
  • Performs nutrient intake analysis.
  • Performs nutrition screening and assesses patients identified as having high nutrition risks.
  • Participates in developing policies and procedures related to providing nutrition care and patient tray services.
  • Assigns appropriate nutrition care tasks to the dietetic technicians.
  • Acts as a preceptor for dietetic interns and dietetic technician students when required.
  • Relieves employees in the diet office as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in dietetics or related field of study from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Masters or Doctorate Degree in nutrition/dietetics or related healthcare field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years' experience post credentialing (may substitute a Master's or Doctorate degree for the 3-5 year's experience).

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

  • Possession of current licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Dietitians (or within 90 days from registration if newly licensed).
  • Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, and Advanced Certification (CNSC, CDE, CSP, CSG, CSSD, or CSR).

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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About the Company

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Tenet Healthcare Corp

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified healthcare services company with 115,000 employees united around a common mission: to help people live happier, healthier lives. Through its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures, including United Surgical Partners International, the Company operates general acute care and specialty hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers and other outpatient facilities. Tenet's Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides technology-enabled performance improvement and health management solutions to hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks, physician groups, self-insured organizations and health plans.

Since 2003, Tenet's Commitment to Quality has improved the quality of medical care and patient safety at its hospitals and other businesses by evaluating processes and promoting best practices. As the world in which Tenet operates continues to change, Tenet's Commitment to Quality will remain focused on quality, the growing quality gap relative to top performers in the industry, and the fact that payers and employees use quality as a distinguishing factor. Visit the Quality Care page for more information.

Tenet has taken the lead in addressing the needs of the uninsured through its Compact With Uninsured Patients. Established in 2003, the Compact focuses on treating patients without insurance fairly and with respect during and after their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Tenet also is committed to working with its patients through financial counseling and alternative payment options.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://jobs.tenethealth.com