Clinical Dietitian Lead

OverviewCHI St. Joseph Health College Station/Bryan TX Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in Bryan College Station Brenham Hearne Navasota Caldwell Madisonville and Bellville. With the areas only Level II Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley; CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 20 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care a freestanding Emergency Room Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.ResponsibilitiesJob Summary:Coordinates and assists with clinical nutrition administrative duties and mentors Clinical Dietitians, students, performs administrative duties, and participates in patient satisfaction, quality management, and performance improvement projects and meetings. Collaborates with the leadership in Food and Nutrition Services, as well as leadership in other departments as it relates to patient care and nutrition. Performs duties of Clinical Dietitian II on a regular basis. Conducts patient screening in accordance with specialized clinical guidelines for those at a specific nutritional risk. Perform nutritional assessment using age and gender appropriate standards, cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds; and utilizing validated assessment tools resulting in nutrition related diagnosis when indicated. Conducts routine screening to identify patients at nutritional risk. Collaborates within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care and identifying patients at nutrition risk or needing higher level of care. Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patients specific needs, in accordance with physicians orders. Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals documented in the nutrition care plan in a timely and thorough manner in the medical record. Implements targeted and specific nutrition intervention(s) based on the specific medical condition. Provides customized nutrition education to patients and/or families and caregivers. Actively participates as a member of the multi-specialty, interdisciplinary care team to contribute toward overall patient care. Closely monitors, evaluates and rescreens patient nutrition status as appropriate. Updates plan of care as necessary. Follow up with patients as needed. Supports patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians, diet clerks, etc.) and provides for the operational needs of these positions. Collaborates in maintaining regulatory compliance (including TJC, CMS, state specific department of health, etc.) and infection control practices. Promotes a positive patient experience by maintaining communication with patients, staff, and guests and providing excellent customer service. This data is relayed to the management team and/or staff whenever necessary. For neonates and pediatric patients, coordinates nutrition services with California Childrens Services for patients covered by CCS. Supports in maintaining adequate staffing for clinical daily needs reflecting cost efficiency. Collaborates in the process of menu development for patients. Supports in managing the facility diet manual, as well as patient diet and nutritional compliance, and participates in hospital committees as needed (e.g., Quality and P&T committees). May also act as the highest ranking RD as needed. Participates in peer reviews and chart audits, and collaborates in Diet Manual Handbook training for all clinical staff (new Registered Dietitians, nurses, therapists, physicians, etc.), including how to access it in hard and soft copy. Coordinates and leads training/development of Clinical Dietitians I & II, patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians, diet clerks, etc.), as well as other positions as needed. This may include leading Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) training sessions and workshops for overall hospital clinical staff such as nurses, therapists, and physicians. Qualifications Minimum Requirements:ExperienceAt least two years as a Clinical Dietitian II at Dignity Health or four years acute hospital experience working with patients in more complex level of care to specialized population (e.g., pediatric, bariatric, ICU, etc).EducationBachelors Degree with completion of accredited dietitian program (ACEND Accreditation Councils for Education in Nutrition Dietetics)LicensureValid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Current (within the past 12 month) ServSafe Allergen and Food Handler Certifications. If not currently certified, certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.Special SkillsNone specified.TrainingMust have at least one advanced Board Certification or paneled with CCS as a Specialist: Pediatric, Renal, Gerontological, Pediatric Critical Care, Oncology Nutrition, Sports Dietetics, or Obesity and Weight Management. Board certification Specialist in oncology, Pediatric and Pediatric critical care, Renal, and Gerontological. Also Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (NBNSC)-ASPEN, Certified Diabetes Care and Education specialist (NCBDE). Outpatient/Wellness Center/Rehabilitation -Board certified specialist in Sports Dietetics, obesity and weight management.Paneled with California Childrens Services or meets eligibility requirements within 6 months of hire date is required for all dietitians working with neonate and pediatric patients.

Created: 2025-10-04