Shift’s Available:  Weekends

Employment Type: Per Diem 

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

• Nutritional assessment: evaluate patients' dietary needs based on medical conditions, lab results, and health history 

• Develop meal plans: create individualized nutrition plans to support recovery, manage chronic diseases, or address specific conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or malnutrition 

• Track patients’ progress, adjust meal plans as needed, and ensure nutritional goals are met 

• Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care plans 

• Educate patients and their families about proper nutrition education, special diets, or post-discharge meal planning 

• Ensure meals prepared by the dietary staff align with prescribed diets and safety standards 

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license 

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting providing patient nutritional care 

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Strong understanding of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills 

• Ability to educate and motivate patients and families on healthy eating habits 

• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/