Dietitian Job In Tyler, Texas
Clinical Dietician - Pediatric Clinic
Tyler, Texas 75701 Type of Facility: Hospital
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition assessments and care planning for patients and residents with special needs. Implements business practices in order to uphold CHRISTUS Mission and values.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develops nutrition plans, including specifications, methods and timetables depending on patient and resident status and needs
• Accountable for the execution of service quality by maintaining highest level of delivery
• Promotes and supports workplace diversity initiatives
• Directs dietary care of patients and residents with special needs including screening, assessment, intervention, care and discharge planning to ensure patient nutrition needs and customer satisfaction levels are met
• Educates medical staff and counsels patients/residents and their families on proper nutritional care
• Manages and promotes food and nutrition programs according to hospital standards and policy
• Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, special diets, and menu requests
• Stays current with most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice
• Probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues, using appropriate resource when necessary
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well CHRISTUS policies and procedures (e.g.. HIPPA/Privacy Act, quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel)
• Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communications them to other departments
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
- Diet License in state of employment
- CDR RD
Work Type:
Full Time
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.