Transplant Nutrition Specialist

2 days ago


Dallas, Texas, United States Baylor Scott & White Health Full time
Job Summary

The Transplant Nutrition Specialist is responsible for researching the nutritional requirements of patients with complicated medical conditions and developing care plans. This role involves providing nutrition therapy and education to patients, families, and community members. The specialist evaluates patient dietary needs and implements nutrition therapy, documents patient response to care, and provides nutritional counseling on complex diets.

Essential Functions of the Role
  • Perform nutritional assessments of patients with complicated medical conditions using advanced biochemical, clinical, and anthropometric data.
  • Examine patient medical and non-medical information through interviewing patients and/or caregivers and reviewing medical records, interpreting and applying results.
  • Provide one-on-one and/or group nutrition counseling on complex diets requiring a combination of restrictions.
  • Assess factors affecting dietary compliance, including socio-economic factors, past history, family dynamics, etc.
  • Establish and implement dietary plans, providing information on fitness and exercise as related to weight management and diet.
  • Document pertinent information in the appropriate medical record and monitor patient response to establish the need for appropriate modification in nutritional management.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary patient rounds and/or case conferences to gather and exchange information, ask patient response to care plans, and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of patient care.
  • Participate in various meetings related to nutrition education, patient care standards, or dietetic internship programs to gather and exchange information.
  • Research, develop, and deliver educational and instructional programs and classes for patients, families, staff, dietetic interns, community groups, and other interested healthcare professionals.
  • Develop nutrition educational tools, such as handouts, pamphlets, booklets, etc., and document training programs for Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) staff.
  • Assist with training, instruction, and evaluation of dietetic interns, developing nutrition classes, educational materials, and curriculum for the dietetic internship program.
  • Participate in research studies through data collection and literature reviews or as co-investigator, developing and delivering presentations on research-related topics.
  • Maintain current knowledge of nutrition services functions through reading literature, attending workshops, seminars, conferences, and participating in professional organizations.
  • Evaluate and appropriately utilize pertinent current research information related to nutritional care.
  • Participate in the Quality Assurance Program by assisting in the development of patient care criteria and studying actual care delivered.
Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

  • Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
  • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • PTO accrual beginning Day 1.
Qualifications

EDUCATION - Master's degree required.

EXPERIENCE - A minimum of 2 years of experience required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Registered Dietitians (RD).

As a healthcare system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviors that we promote to our patients.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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