Clinical Dietitian

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family Jump-start your career as a Clinical Dietitian today with HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest. Job Summary and Qualifications To collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process. Note: The following is not intended to be a finite list of responsibilities for this Clinical Dietitian position + Performs timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with the Corporate Screening and Assessment Policy + Perform nutrition focused physical exams on patients who are at nutritional risk. + Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria + Evaluate age specific, developmental and disease specific nutritional needs of patients + Develop and implement individualized nutritional plan of care. + Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions. + Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family, and/or caregivers. + Participate in the competency assessment process and achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on RD chart audits + Adheres to nutrition care guidelines, the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines and/or protocols to provide evidence-based nutrition care. + Integrates the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice. What qualifications you will need: + Bacheloru2019s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent required + Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program required + One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred + Licensure, Certifications, Training and Credentials: + Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Required Benefits HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services + Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services + Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence + Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling + Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing + Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits ( _Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._ HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest ( is a 415+ bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston communities for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, Level III NICU , pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We comprehensively serve our community by employing expert physicians, specialists, nurses and support staff who work together as a unified team to offer a range of diagnostic treatment and support services. From our 24-hour emergency department with Level II Trauma capabilities, to womenu2019s services, to cardiology, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional, personalized healthcare. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worldu2019s Most Ethical Companiesu00ae by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Created: 2026-05-04