Clinical Dietitian - (PRN)

At University Health, we do more than serve the community. We are part of it. Every resource, every decision, every moment has our patients' and the people of South Texas' best interests in mind. This is why we seek the most skilled and passionate professionals and provide them with everything they need to take care of our patients, our community, and themselves. This is who we are. This is how we work. This is what we do.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs, 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, The 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A 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.

LICENSURE
Must possess a current license from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians.

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