Travel Registered Dietitian - Contract

Travel Registered Dietitian
Unit Information: Dietitians/Food and Nutrition Services
Location: Houston, TX
Shift Type: Day Shift
Shift Time: Start Time: 08:00 AM End Time: 04:00 PM
13 Weeks
Address: 12141 Richmond Ave
General Information
Tell us about the unit(s):
Number of Beds - 283
Number of Staff 2-4 Dietitians (adjust as needed)
Type of staff:
o Typically 8-hour day shifts, Monday-Friday
Patient Ratios Minimum of 10 patients; average caseload varies based on acuity and census.
Type of equipment Computer, I-Mobile device
EMR - Expanse, HealthTouch POS system
Typical hiring profile
Skill Set Most recruited for:
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas
Knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and Nutrition Care Process (NCP)
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation
Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
1-2 years of clinical experience
Master's degree or above
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
Conducting Nutrition Screening, Assessments, and Reassessments in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process.
Nutrition Focused Physical Examinations
Best personality Fit:
Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Adaptable in a fast-paced acute care environment
Excellent customer service and patient-centered mindset
Team-oriented with strong communication skills
Organized and able to prioritize competing responsibilities
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered Dietitian (CDR)
Licensed Dietitian (LD)
Floating Area(s):
All inpatient nursing units as needed
ICU & Surgical-ICU/Critical Care Units
Medical-Surgical Units
Telemetry/Cardiac Units
Rehab Unit
Neonatal ICU
Dress Code:
Scrub Color/Attire - Black Scrubs
Professional appearance with hospital-issued identification badge always visible.
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
Completion of all nutrition assessments and reassessments within facility and regulatory timeframes
Compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, ***, and hospital policies
Adherence to Food & Nutrition Services department standards and documentation requirements
Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and patient care discussions
Complete all annual competencies and required education
Weekends and On call(if any)
Rotating on-call week and weekend schedule to address patient diet concerns and nutrition-related issues originating from the kitchen or nursing units.

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