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Overview
Baptist Medical Center 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 Baptist Medical Center, 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
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The Clinical Dietitian 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
General Functions:
- Performs the functions of a specialized clinical nutrition service
- 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 teaching needs of patients and family utilizing appropriate educational material and arranging for the most suitable environment possible
- Performs nutrient intake analysis
- Performs nutrition screening and assesses patients identified as high nutrition risks
- Communicates well with medical, nursing, and other health care team members through patient care 100% Job Description Page 2 of 4 BHS 729, P2251 conferences, charting and individual consultations
- Adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures
- Participates in developing, implementing and monitoring quality improvement activities
- 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
- Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
- Maintains safe environment
- Addresses patient population-specific needs
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Completion of a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college/university or foreign equivalent
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 to 2 years in a clinical setting
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Registration or Registration eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Must successfully complete the registration examination within six (6) months from the date of hire. Possession of current Texas State Licensure or Provisional Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Dietitians, if newly registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration must obtain Texas State Licensure within 90 days from registration.
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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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