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Job Title
DietitianAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Tamhsc Mcallen CampusProposed Minimum Salary
$5373.34 monthlyJob Location
McAllen TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Who we are
As one of the fastestgrowing academic health centers in the nation theTexas A&M University Health Science Centerencompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education innovative research and teambased health care delivery.
What we want
The Health Science Center (HSC) McAllen is looking for a Dietitian to serve as a member of the Healthy South Texas (HST) Team. Under general supervision the Dietitian is responsible for planning and providing nutrition services to members of the Texas A&M University RGV community. The ideal candidate has excellent customer service skills and has a passion to inspire community members to lifelong wellbeing. The Dietitian develops implements and evaluates health education programming focusing on prevention risk reduction and health promotion. Provides nutrition counseling services and assessments.
What you need to know
Salary: $64480.00 annually (based on selected hires qualifications)
Special Instructions: Acover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience in administrative dietetic programs and processes.
Registrations Certifications and Licenses
State License and American Dietetic Association Registration and License (RD/LDN) or ability to obtain within 90 calendar days from date of hire. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of experience in providing bilingual diabetes education classes.
Experience working with individuals and communities.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of spreadsheet presentation and word processing software programs.
Knowledge with the diabetes illness diabetes medication adherence and conducting HbA1c tests.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to plan and organize effectively.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Essential Duties/Tasks:
Instruction on Diabetes: Provides group and individual instruction in a variety of programs including: 1 diabetes selfmanagement care and education 2 Fall Prevention Programs; 3 nutritional component of Texercise; 4 Asthma and COPD; and 5 other programs under Healthy South Texas and the McAllen Campus. Develops educational program material learning resources and evaluation tools for specific educational dietary interventions with a focus on nutrition. Prepares and delivers presentations. Instruction is delivered in a variety of urban rural and classroom settings.
Education on Diabetes: Conducts clinical HbA1c and Cholesterol tests. Conducts initial and followup assessments for program participants patient record keeping and program evaluation in accordance with the program and certifying entity guidelines. Charts nutrition notes in participants charts. Provides nutrition counseling and individual educational consultations with the participants. Conducts cooking demonstrations. Stays well versed in new trends of evidencebased practice in the area of diabetes fall prevention physical activity asthma and COPD.
Collaboration: Serves as a member and attend meetings of the Diabetes Education Centers Advisory Committee and other committees as designated. Maintains collaborative relationships with faculty staff and community partners. Participates in health fairs and in public speaking engagements. Serves as a campus resource for dietary information. Travels to various locations within Rio Grande Valley for program activities in a personal or University vehicle.
Other Requirements or Other Factors:
This position is security sensitive
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies regulations rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
Must have a reliable transportation.
Work flexible schedule to include weekend and evening events.
The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA regulations in accordance with A&M System policy.
Why Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration.
Health dental vision life and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month.
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas.
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time.
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more.
Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
