Clinical Dietitian II - Baylor McKinney

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II (Full-Time, Salaried) to join our nutrition team at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in McKinney, TX. This position will cover several units including the NICU. 

About the Hospital: BSWH McKinney is a 192-bed hospital and a Level II trauma center. This location offers advanced medical services for women?s services, Level III NICU, orthopedics, heart and vascular, neurosciences, stroke, intensive care. 

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain dietetic registration, government-required credentials and/or licensure and continuing education requirements.  
• Conducts patient nutrition assessments on patients within scope of practice, which may include both inpatient and outpatient (community/clinic-based) 
• Scope of practice may include both In-Patients (hospitalized) and Out-Patients (community/clinic-based)  
• Manage the development and implementation plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the Nutrition Care?Process  
• Conduct rounding to drive patient satisfaction  
• Assess educational needs and the presence of barriers to learning 
• Provide nutrition counseling for individuals and?groups, taking into consideration any adaptations to teaching methods necessary to meet patient learning needs  
• Utilize assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well?as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns  
• Evaluate achievement of learning objectives by the patient and/or family 
• Provide appropriate follow-ups in?accordance with the patient?s treatment goals, referring patients for outpatient counseling, community, or home?health services as appropriate  
• Deliver strong operational performance by executing against Aramark Healthcare and regulatory agency?standards and programs, continually monitoring operations, and completing assessments and necessary action?plans to provide optimal nutrition care and meal service to patients/residents  
• Work cooperatively with medical staff as well as food and nutrition services staff to assure conformance to?prescribed nutrition care orders  
• Provide education that ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards  
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in a patient?s medical?record, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress towards goals  
• Maintain clinical productivity standards and accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, including?information for scheduling and billing  
• Demonstrate accountability for the proper use of patients? protected health information 

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. 

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of clinical practice experience 
• Requires a bachelor?s degree?at an accredited institution with course work accredited or approved by the appropriate nutrition and dietetics agencies  
• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification.
• Licensed Dietitian status in Texas
• Earn and maintain applicable certifications, registrations, licenses, credentials and continuing education requirements by the appropriate accredited local agencies  

Conditions of employment include busy hospital and outpatient settings, from patient rooms/floors to kitchen/serving areas. 

About Aramark

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At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.