Dietitian Clinical Nutrition

• Location: Austin, TX

• Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center – Ascension Seton

• Department/Specialty: Clinical Nutrition – Specialty Pavilion

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Day Shift)

• Assesses patients for nutritional status. Provides interventions/treatments including diet therapy, counseling or specialized nutrition supplements.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing and ancillary services such as speech pathology or physical therapy.
• Monitors tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional regimen and recommends therapy adjustments as necessary. Provides medical nutrition therapy and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.
• Provides nutrition information for the community that may include public speaking, news releases and other forms of publications.
• Researches and takes initiatives to resolve nutrition care related complaints and problems.
• Assists in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy. Maintains sanitation of food preparation area(s) through planned and unannounced inspections.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Educator specializing in Diabetes Management.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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