Clinical Dietitian PRN

Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

\nDirects, supervises and carries out activities essential to the nutritional care of patients. Maintains accepted standards of dietetics and nutrition as recommended by the American Dietetic Association, University Health and department policies. Provides patient instructions, completes nutritional assessments, and makes appropriate recommendations based on clinical status or MD referral. Maintains good guest, patient and professional working relations.

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EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

\nA Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field is required, plus completion of either an American Dietetic Association (ADA)-approved dietetic internship or a program in hospital dietetics approved by the ADA. Must be a Registered Dietitian. Three years of related experience as a clinical dietitian is preferred. Bilingual capabilities (English / Spanish) preferred.

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LICENSURE

\nMust possess a current license from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians.

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