Clinical Dietitian

Morrison Healthcare - Harlingen, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Harlingen, TX

10,001+ employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Clinical Dietitian position at Morrison Healthcare involves providing medical nutrition therapy in an acute care setting. The role focuses on nutrition assessment, diet modification, and education for patients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. The position is full-time, requiring rotating weekends and holidays, and is based at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutrition therapy including nutrition assessment, diet modification, nutrition education, and intervention for the patient population.
• Follows all guidelines as outlined within the Company Diet Manual and the Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Complies with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, and accrediting agencies while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
• Trains and mentors patient services staff and interns as applicable.
• Participates in patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs.

Requirements

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing/Credentialing Board, in states where required.
• One (1) year of hospital experience, preferred.
• Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft office applications, electronic medical record & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a hospital setting.
• Advanced education in nutrition or dietetics.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance