Lead Clinical Dietitian - Full Time

At Houston Methodist, the Lead Clinical Dietitian position is responsible for functioning as an advanced clinician per the requirements established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) with progressive leadership abilities. In addition to fulfilling the duties of a clinical Sr Dietitian, primary responsibilities for this position include leading department and quality improvement projects, assuming leadership responsibilities within the dietician team with high level medical nutrition therapy at the patient bedside, unit, service line and across the organization, planning and implementing professional nutrition presentations. The Lead Clinical Dietitian position serves as the liaison between management, staff and physicians for routine matters as the primary point of contact for resolving questions and issues for dietitians as well as support staff, resulting in the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to standards of practice for optimal patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service. This position provides mentorship and guidance to department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• RD - Registered Dietician (CDR) -- the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics AND
• LD - License Dietitian, State Licensure -- by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation AND
• CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Certification (CBDCE) within 6 months OR
• CSR - Certified Specialist Renal Nutrition (CDR) within 6 months OR
• CNSC - Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (NBNSC) within 6 months OR
• CCTD - Clinical Transplant Dietitian (NATCO) within 6 months OR
• other equivalent specialty board certification within 6 months

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Strong knowledge of local City Food Ordinance guidelines and Health department standards

• Function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families

• Possesses comprehensive computer knowledge including Microsoft products

• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This 267-bed, 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower — a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and women’s services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.

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