Diabetes Dietitian PRN en AHS Texas Inc.

Our promise to you:

Joining Texas Health Huguley - AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Huguley - AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Texas Health Huguley- operates as a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Days/M-F, hours sometimes vary. Possible once a month evening.

Location: Main site: Texas Health Huguley (11801 South Freeway, Burleson, TX 76028, Additional site: Texas Health Mansfield (2300 Lone Star Road, Mansfield, TX 76063)

The community you’ll be caring for:

• Our care for patients extend to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families and providing on call, 24 hours, 7 days a week Chaplains for spiritual support.

• Award winning facility and departments including “Great Place to Work” by Becker’s Hospital Review and Gallup.

• Work with the latest technology and top experts including “Daisy Award” recipients while on our journey to Magnet status and Pathways designated.

• Designated Emergency Center of Excellence recognizing our facility as a high-performing emergency department

• Located about 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and near TCU in the award-winning school district, Burleson ISD which also provides a low-cost of living.  

The role you’ll contribute:

Responsible for conducting individualized needs assessments, planning and providing individualized and group instruction in diabetes self-management education/training and  meal planning and Medical Nutrition Therapy.   

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·       Responsible for conducting individual assessments and other aspects of diabetes self-management skill based on the needs assessment.

·       Documents in the permanent education record all aspects of the education services provided.

·       Provides and documents follow-up for patients who receive education.

·       Assists in planning, implementation and evaluation of the diabetes patient education program.

·       Interacts with other health professionals as a productive team member

·       Promotes the diabetes center services through participation in community activities

·       Accountable for assuring the diabetes diet instruction complies with national standards.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Food / Nutrition required.

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association required.

• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians preferred.

• National certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred.