Job summary
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellenceThe Clinical Dietitian II supports, models and trains Clinical Dietitian I's in the core behaviors and responsibilities of the department and organizationPerforms business functions, such as management of resources in a cost-effective manner, and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Conducts patient screening in accordance with specialized clinical guidelines for those at a specific nutritional risk• Performs nutritional assessment using age and gender appropriate standards, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and utilizing validated assessment tools resulting in nutrition related diagnosis when indicated• Collaborates within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care and identifying patients at nutrition risk or needing higher level of care• Provides customized nutrition education to patients and/or families and caregivers• Updates plan of care as necessary• Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patient's specific needs, in accordance with physicians' orders• Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals documented in the nutrition care plan in a timely and thorough manner in the medical record• Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience• Participates in peer reviews and chart audits, and collaborates in Diet Manual Handbook training for all clinical staff (new registered dietitians, nurses, therapists, physicians, etc.)• Functions routinely with high acuity patients requiring advanced competency to provide expert level of care and nutrition therapy in Neonatal intensive care units, Pediatric units, enteral/parenteral nutrition support and order writing privileges, oncology, renal, diabetes, and gerontology
Requirements
• Two (2) years acute hospital experience working with patients in more complex level of care to specialized population (e.g. pediatric, bariatric, ICU, etc.)• Bachelor's Degree with completion of accredited dietitian program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics)• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)• Current (within the past 12 months) ServSafe Allergen and Food Handler Certifications• If not currently certified, certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire
