About this role
A PRN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is needed at Texas Health Huguley Medical Center in Burleson, Texas, to deliver medical nutrition therapy and patient education across inpatient units.
### What you'll do
- Conduct nutrition-focused physical assessments, review medical records, and evaluate anthropometric status to identify nutrition risks and malnutrition criteria.
- Develop and document nutrition diagnoses and care plans, updating them as patient data evolves.
- Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and education tailored to each patient's health literacy and cultural background.
- Perform indirect calorimetry studies and assist with feeding tube placement as needed.
- Attend interdisciplinary rounds and meetings on assigned units; serve as the on-unit nutrition resource for clinical staff.
- Conduct meal test trays three times per month and support regulatory survey preparation when applicable.
### What we're looking for
- Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential — required.
- Bachelor's degree — required.
- Proficiency in the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Nutrition Care Process.
- Working knowledge of electronic health record systems.
- Strong skills in estimating macro- and micronutrient needs, BMI, and fluid requirements using comparative standards.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to shifting patient care priorities.
### What's included
- Pay range: $24.47–$45.50/hr ($50,898–$94,640 annualized equivalent).
- PRN day-shift scheduling with flexibility.
- Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply based on unit assignment.
### About the practice
Texas Health Huguley Medical Center is a faith-based, full-service community hospital located in Burleson, Texas, operating as part of the AdventHealth system. The facility serves a broad patient population with a focus on whole-person care across inpatient and ancillary service lines.