Dietitian I - PRN

Dietitian I

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work Location: Texas Health Denton, 3000 N Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76201

Work Hours: PRN (Rotating Shifts) as Needed

Department Highlights:

· Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a focus on exceptional customer service.

· We are a diverse team that is centered on Customer Service.

· Our department has top tier retention and celebrates our employees.

Qualifications

Here’s What You Need:

Education

· Bachelor's Degree Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or related area required

Experience

· 1 Year health care experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

· RD - Registered Dietitian 6 Months Required And

· LD - Licensed Dietitian 6 Months Required

Skills

· Demonstrates the ability to apply all steps of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in a clinical setting to effectively care for patients and whenever possible, improve patient outcomes and care experiences. Communicates effectively through both oral and written means. Possess sufficient computer skills to learn and use common business related and nutrition and/or food service specific software programs and electronic health record systems to plan and document care. Strong interpersonal skills that enable the applicant to effectively collaborate in trans-professional teams. Strong customer service skills. Ability to successfully manage stressful situations.

What You Will Do:

· Utilizes each stepof the Nutrition Care Process effectively and efficiently to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to assigned patient populations.

· Promotes teamwork and supports organizational goals by demonstrating flexibility in scheduling and shift assignments. When indicated, willingly takes on work to even out case load or meet schedule deadlines. Effectively collaborates with peers so that essential shifts are covered.

· Promotes safe and effective care through effective communication and workflow practices, including the use of THR specific and High Reliability Organization (HRO) communication and safety strategies.

· Promotes Quality in Practice through systematic measurement of outcomes, regular performance evaluations, and continuous improvement.

· Maintains competence through ongoing self-evaluation and study aimed at identifying and closing relevant professional knowledge and/or performance gaps.

Additional Perks of Being a Texas Health PRN Employee:

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.

• Delivery of high-quality patient care

• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Denton Highlights:

Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we’re one of Denton County’s largest employers.

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment.

Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet® designated hospital.

Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city’s only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program.

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here!

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.