Dietitian

Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a Dietitian you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Las Palmas Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Dietitian where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications POSITION SUMMARY: Directs the evidence-based Medical Nutrition Plan of Care for hospitalized patients determined to be at moderate to complex nutritional risk.

POPULATION SERVED: Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: acute medical/ surgical care of diseases and conditions including but not limited to: cardiovascular (cardiac medical only) pulmonary, neuron, GI, GU, GYN, skeletal/muscular, renal, ortho conditions and diseases including but not limited to: AMI, CAD, PVD, CVA/TIA, COPD, CHF, shock, renal failure, metabolic disorders, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assesses patients for risk for potential malnutrition, & consults with members of the health care team to provide best practice. Demonstrates ability to assess & develop nutrition plan of care for patients with moderate to complex nutritional risk. Educate patients/families, community providers & the medical team of Medical Nutrition Plan of Care.

Achieves & maintains evidence based clinical expertise by participating in professional development activities. Work in off-site facilities, ie LP Rehab Hospital, as needed

Assist in Support groups as needed on weekends, and nights. Participate as needed in educational seminars during weekends and nights. Demonstrates ability to assess & develop nutrition plan of care for patients with moderate to complex nutritional risk in other areas within the outpatient services department i.e.

Kidney

Transplant center and other Life Care Center service lines. Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need: EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED: (list required and preferred separately) Required Four-year degree in food and nutrition and successful completion of experience through ADA program as evidenced by diploma or certificate of completion.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: (list required and preferred separately) Required Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Association required, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment

Licensed by the State of Texas required, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED: (list required and preferred separately) Preferred Minimum of 1 year of clinical hospital experience. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Preferred Ability to deal with employees, physicians, patients, and visitors, to understand and follow oral and written English instructions, t