Dietitian

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) 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, to maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees, to read, understand and communicate in English related to nutritional standards.
• Experience in heavy demand, fast paced environment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El
Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center. The
facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level
III trauma center , cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU,
cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol
Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the
surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® 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.
> “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist,
> Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Dietitian opening. We promptly
review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for
interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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