Dietetic and Nutrition Specialist II

4 weeks ago


Vernon, Texas, United States Health & Human Services Comm Full time
Job Description:

At Health & Human Services Comm, we are dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Dietitian II to join our team. As a key member of our nutrition services team, you will play a vital role in providing medical nutrition therapy for psychiatric patients in our state hospital.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Evaluating the nutritional status of patients using laboratory and anthropometric data to monitor nutritional status
  • Planning special therapeutic menus modified for one or more nutrients and textures
  • Providing training to staff and family members on nutrition principles and therapeutic diets
  • Conducting quality assessment meal observations and monitoring menu and nutrition services activities
  • Assisting with developing departmental policies and procedures

You will work under the general supervision of the Director of Nutrition Services, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

As a Clinical Dietitian II, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients and their families. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and are committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Provides medical nutrition therapy for psychiatric patients in the state hospital.

Evaluates their nutritional status, develops, implements, and evaluates nutritional care plans based on patient needs and expectations, as well as evidenced-based professional knowledge/standards, and professional experience.

Develops educational programs, materials, and presentations, and provides nutrition education, dietary counseling services that address nutritional principles, modified diet plans, food selection to support achievement of the best nutritional care.

Prepares updates and/or reviews food and nutrition patient data for hospital leadership, as requested.

Develops individualized complex therapeutic menus, modified in nutrients and/or texture, as needed, to meet special medical/physical needs of patients, as well as address the food and drug reactions that can occur with medications.

Functions as a member of the recovery team and other clinically related teams in developing care plans for individuals at moderate to high nutritional risk and provides referrals/consultations on nutrition.

Works toward team consensus in supporting patient goals.

Consults with the food service department to provide accurate and timely information on menu changes, special diets, and food textures.

Approves menu changes for compliance with regulations and nutrient standards.

Develops and conducts in-service training for staff on nutrition principles, therapeutic diets, and related subjects upon request.

Conducts quality assessment meal observations as needed.

Participates in performance improvement audits and on-going monitoring related to nutrition services, meal services, complaints or identified deficiencies.

Assists in developing departmental policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.


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