REGISTERED DIETICIAN

Hours of Work : 34hrs per week Days Of Week : Work Shift : 8X5 Day (United States of America) Job Description : Education: Undergraduate degree meeting academic requirements, successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program and eligible to take the American Dietetic Registration Exam; or undergraduate degree from an accredited Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics with specialty in Clinical Nutrition and eligible to take the American Dietetics Registration Exam; or Masters Degree meeting academic requirements and successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program, with six months experience in Clinical Nutrition and eligible to take the American Dietetic Registration Exam Licenses and/or Certifications (Required): Registration with the American Dietetic Association with continuing education hours that maintain registration status; License with the Texas Board of Examiners of Dietitians and education hours that maintain licensure status. Related Work Experience and Other Skills: 2 years acute patient care experience NICU experience preferred but not required Department Specific Competencies (Clinical Only): Able to make independent and responsible decisions. Self-starter and demonstrates initiative Able to maintain and exhibit professionalism Able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, family members and other facility staff Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric through geriatric patients Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her pediatric through geriatric needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s departmental guidelines. Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it just gets better. Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and the flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 556-bed teaching and referral hospital and home to one of only three adult Level I Trauma Centers in Dallas County. We are a certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and have highly rated adult liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant programs. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, Methodist Dallas strives to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve — one that is welcoming of the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital Grade A Hospital Safety Score from The Leapfrog Group® First in the U.S. certified by The Joint Commission for pancreatic surgery and pancreatitis First in Texas certified for pancreatic cancer Hip and knee joint replacement programs certified by The Joint Commission Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award by the American College of Cardiology for excellence in heart attack care Our Care Commitments Take Care of Patients Take Care of Each Other Take Care of Ourselves Take Care of Methodist Methodist Health System is a highly revered, leading nonprofit healthcare organization in Dallas, Texas. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist includes 13 hospitals, either through ownership or affiliation. Our wholly owned and full-service hospitals include Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, Methodist Midlothian, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers; Methodist Richardson – Campus for Continuing Care; and, our newest, Methodist Southlake Medical Center. Our affiliated physician organization is Methodist Medical Group, which includes more than 50 healthcare clinics, two concierge medicine clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care platform known as MethodistNOW. At Methodist, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve — one that is welcoming of the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors we’ve earned: Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review Named on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity, 2022 Military Friendly® Employer, Silver Designation One of three Top Healthcare Diversity Organizations in the U.S., 2019 Ranked No. 2 on DiversityInc’s List of Top Hospitals and Health Systems in America, 2018 Our Care Commitments Take Care of Patients Take Care of Each Other Take Care of Ourselves Take Care of Methodist