Supplemental Dietitian- Oncology Clinic

Company: Memorial Hermann
Location: Houston
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

At Memorial Hermann, we're about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Job Summary

Position responsible for providing high quality medical nutrition therapy to oncology patients and clients in the clinics. Areas of responsibility include assessment of nutritional needs, provision of medical nutrition therapy and diet education. The incumbent is required to function on a multi-disciplinary team as a resource to the physician staff and others. May participate in community service by providing nutrition education to various groups or individuals outside the hospital.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree in Food & Nutrition or related area

Licenses/Certifications

• Must be registered with the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
• CPR Certification (Heart Saver only) from either American Red Cross or American Heart Association or obtained within six (6) months of hire
  Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  
  
  • Must have the ability to interact positively with many types of people
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
    Principal Accountabilities
    
    
    • Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
    • Establishes goals for nutrition care of patients, conducts assessments, and develops individualized nutrition care plans with ongoing evaluation of nutrition status.
    • Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients and clients appropriate for their age.
    • Modifies nutrition regimens according to food preferences, tolerances, and cultural and religious preferences.
    • Documents nutrition care plans in the medical record, including nutrition assessment, monitoring parameters, goals and recommendations.
    • Provides weight management education to patients and/or families that is appropriate for age, religious beliefs, and cultural background.
    • Ensures safe care to patients, staffs and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
    • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
    • Other duties as assigned.
      Employee Signature:________________________________________ Date:_________________
      
      Manager Signature:_________________________________________ Date:_________________
      
      Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled:
      
      - Neonate - Infant - Pediatric - Adolescent - Adult - Adult/Geriatric -
      

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