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Clinical Dietitian   ( Full-time)

Employer:

Midland Memorial Hospital

Location:

2200 W. Illinois AvenueMidland, Texas79701

Contact Person:

Mary Fierro

Resume to:

Email: mfierro@midland-memorial.com

Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed by the state of Texas.

At least one to two years experience in hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities:

Midland Memorial Hospital is currently recruiting for a Clinical Dietitian in our Food and Nutrition Services Department. The ideal candidate will coordinate nutritional care of patients by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and documenting dietary information of patients. The clinical dietitian will also be responsible for planning therapeutic diets and implementing preparation and service of meals for patients at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Submitted Date:

8/23/2010

Comments:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interview and relocation reimbursement are available.

Clinical Dietitian  ( Part-time)

Employer:

North Texas Community Hospital

Location:

Bridgeport, TX

Contact Person:

Crystal Smith

Resume to:

Email: hr@ntchospital.org

Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Licensed in the state of Texas or ability to obtain licensure

2 years Hospital experience required.

Responsibilities:

Evaluates the provision of professional dietary care for inpatients across the age continuum as needed to facilitate the delivery of services. Utilizes the food service process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct or provide dietary services. Provides clinical dietitian services and consultative services to the dietary department and patients as necessary. Monitors the activities of dietary services. Serves to meet the needs of patients as the clinical dietitian to include in-depth nutritional screening, assessment and education of inpatient and outpatient clients. Come join our quickly growing new 36 bed rural hospital 45 miles Northwest of Fort Worth in beautiful Wise County.

Submitted Date:

8/23/2010

Comments:

Registered Dietitian (Brooke Army Med Cen, Ft. Sam Houston, TX)  ( Part-time)

Employer:

Platinum Business Corporation

Location:

San Antonio, TX

Contact Person:

Mary Beth Duffy

Resume to:

Email: mduffy@platinumcorporation.com

Must have an unrestricted license to practice dietetics in any state with a minimum of 1 year of experience and must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration through the American Dietetic Association.

-Must possess a degree in dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or a related science. -A Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is preferred. -Must have a current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association and be a US citizen. -Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with patients and other Health Care Providers (HCP). -Must have professional knowledge of the science of nutrition and the principles, practices, and procedures required to provide nutritional care to patients. -Must have knowledge of common diseases, prognosis, medications, treatment methods and concepts of training to instruct individuals or groups concerning various aspects of dietetics; and skill in obtaining information from patients, analyzing the diet prescription, and translating this into a diet for the patient. -Employee must possess patient oriented skills and must be able to educate patients and family members on appropriate modified diets in individual or group settings. -The position requires access to Department of Defense computer systems; therefore, each Dietitian shall be a United States citizen, or otherwise meet the requirements of Army Regulation (AR) 25-2.

Responsibilities:

Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: -Reviews inpatient diet prescriptions, reviews dietetic technicians’ nutrition screening worksheet, and consults with dietetic technicians on inpatient status. -Determines patients’ levels of nutritional risk, and determines priority of care for patients needing nutrition therapy intervention. -Reviews patients’ medical records and interviews patients, family, and medical staff to obtain information necessary for the development of nutrition care plans. -Develops and recommends nutrition therapy for inpatients and outpatients. Coordinates as necessary with medical, nursing, and Nutrition Care Division staffs. -Provides nutrition/medical nutrition therapy education to patients and families. -Completes diet calculations for in- and- outpatients, tailoring plan for each individual situation. -Recommends and understands specifics of Enteral products and Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) tailored to meet individual patient needs. -Monitors patient progress and adherence, provides follow-up education as needed. Advises physician when changes are warranted. -Utilizes automated systems, CHCS, AHLTA, and CIS, or a paper medical record to look up patient labs, meds, and records to document care given, the nutrition therapy plan and process appointments and data IAW established procedures. -Attends and participates in discharge planning and regular staff meetings -Coordinates and provides in-service training to physicians and other health care providers, and Department of Nutritional Medicine. -Teaches nutrition classes to outpatients, their families, and active duty military members.

Submitted Date:

8/19/2010

Comments:

CLINICAL NUTRITION MANAGER - Longview, TX  ( Full-time)

Employer:

Morrison Management Specialists

Location:

Longview, TX75601

Contact Person:

Melissa Peterson, RD, CSSD

Resume to:

Email: melissapeterson@iammorrison.com

Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Licensed in the state of Texas or ability to obtain licensure

At least three (3) years of clinical nutrition and management experience preferred Master’s degree desirable Able to pass a criminal background test

Responsibilities:

Are you looking to take the next step in your clinical management career? Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to lead a team of progressive Clinical Dietitians at a mid-size, acute-care hospital in Longview, TX. As the Clinical Nutrition Manager you will be responsible for directing the functions of the clinical nutrition team (such as nutrition assessment, nutrition counseling/consultation, performance improvement, management and education). Other job duties are based on established goals, objectives, standards, policies and procedures, business initiatives and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in facility contract and client expectation meetings. This position is responsible for achieving results through leading, directing, coaching, training and developing clinical team members. The Clinical Nutrition Manager ensures patient satisfaction and good public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V Comprehensive Benefits are available that include relocation assistance, medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401K Plan, and ADA dues and Licensure reimbursement.

Submitted Date:

8/16/2010

Comments:

For a complete listing of Career Opportunities and to apply on-line, visit www.IamMorrison.com Reference Job # MP0804103996

Nutrition Education Manager   ( Full-time)

Employer:

Capital Area Food Bank of Texas

Location:

8201 S Congress Ave.Austin, TX78745

Contact Person:

Russell Schneider

Must be a Registered and Licensed Dietitian.

A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Nutrition or related field required. Must be a Registered and Licensed Dietitian. Minimum of two years experience in the nutrition field required. Experience with community nutrition, program planning, management, and evaluation preferred. Advanced knowledge of nutrition, food, and food safety. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills required. Experience with computer applications including Microsoft Office applications, email, and internet research. Advanced experience with nutrition analysis software required. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, ability to handle interruptions, maintain focus, meet deadlines and produce accurate work. Ability to supervise others and delegate appropriate tasks. Must maintain annual Continuing Education Unit requirements. Ability to work cooperatively under pressure with a diverse range of people. Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred. To apply please visit http://www.affintus.com/Job/130/33 to complete a questionnaire and upload your resume. No phone calls please. EOE.

Responsibilities:

The Capital Area Food Bank of Texas (CAFB) has an opening for a full-time Nutrition Education Manager. The primary objectives of this position are to oversee the CHOICES Nutrition Education Program and nutrition components of Kids Cafe and the Summer Food Service Program. Duties include, but are not limited to, CHOICES Nutrition Education Program staff supervision, SNAP-Ed report submission, nutrition education program scheduling and implementation for eligible sites.

Submitted Date:

8/16/2010

Comments:

To apply please visit http://www.affintus.com/Job/130/33 to complete a questionnaire and upload your resume.

Nutrition Services Coordinator  ( Full-time)

Employer:

Harris County Dept of Education - Head Start

Location:

6300 Irvington Blvd.Houston, TX77022-5618

Contact Person:

Laura Nilon-Williams

Resume to:

Email: lnilon@hcde-texas.org

Education/Certification: Bachelors’ degree from an accredited university in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Home Economics, Food Service Management, Community Nutrition or related field Registered License Dietitian Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to plan, organize, allocate, and control substantial resources Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in the use of computers and a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access Experience: A minimum of three to five years of nutrition related experience

Responsibilities:

In partnership with an interdisciplinary team, coordinate the nutrition services program in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and other pertinent federal, state, and grantee guidelines.

Submitted Date:

6/7/2010

Comments: