Registered Dietitian — Pediatric Hospital, Part-Time

Job overview

The Registered Dietitian — Pediatric Hospital, Part-Time role is onsite in Shenandoah, TX. Compensation is not specified. The dietitian supports patients across Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah, working with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other clinical professionals. The dietitian assesses nutritional needs and develops individualized care plans to support healing, recovery, and wellness for children with complex medical and behavioral needs. The role also contributes to patient education, interdisciplinary care, and hospital quality initiatives.

What you'll do

• Perform nutrition assessments and ongoing monitoring
• develop nutrition care plans within 72 hours of admission
• evaluate and approve menus, therapeutic diets, and nutritional modifications
• collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
• participate in treatment meetings, care conferences, and committees
• educate patients and families
• provide nutrition education and in-service training
• monitor laboratory values, weight trends, calorie counts, and other indicators
• develop nutrition strategies for specialized dietary needs
• document in the electronic medical record
• assist with performance improvement, policy development, and quality projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered dietitian

pediatric hospital

clinical nutrition

patient care

nutrition assessments

nutrition care plans

shenandoah tx

nexus children’s hospital

texas licensed dietitian

rd/rdn

prn

interdisciplinary team

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The listing describes a PRN opportunity and requires a bachelor’s degree, at least one year of clinical dietitian experience, Texas Licensed Dietitian status, and Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credentials. Pediatric or hospital experience is preferred.

About the employer

Nexus Health Systems Ltd is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.