Job Description

Join a thriving and growing home health organization as we expand our services into hospice. Interim Healthcare, celebrated for our commitment to excellence and a work environment that employees love, we serve patients across the Houston metro area. As we begin our hospice expansion,we are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our interdisciplinary hospice team. In this meaningful role, you’ll provide nutrition-focused care that enhances quality of life, supports comfort, and honors the dignity of patients nearing end of life. Employment Type: This position will grow as our hospice service line grows. Initially this role is envisioned as PRN, or part-time, with the potential to transition to full-time in the near future. Key Responsibilities: * Provides dietary/nutritional counseling to patients/families in accordance with physician’s orders and the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) plan of care with a focus on a hospice and palliative care approach. * Dietary counseling may include but is not limited to: * Assessing the nutritional needs of the patient including their nutritional status and dietary history. * Determining the need for nutritional interventions and recommending the type of intervention in consideration of the patient’s advanced disease status. * Developing a nutritional plan of care in collaboration with the IDG. * Initiating the nutritional plan and instructing other employees and/or family/caregivers in their roles and responsibilities related to nutritional intervention in the home * Provide instruction to the patient/family and IDG members regarding special diets when such have been prescribed. * Respond to family concerns about the patient’s nutritional status as it relates to physiological changes associated with the dying process. * Assessing the effectiveness and appropriateness of nutrition and food therapies. * Communicates with the IDG regarding the patient’s condition/status and progress toward nutrition goals. * Provides instruction/education to hospice employees regarding nutritional principles of palliative care as requested. * Participates in IDG meetings as requested. * Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as requested. * Completes accurate and timely documentation of patient/family services provided. * Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments. * Completes other assignments as requested and assigned. * May have access to personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a major in foods, nutrition, or dietetics, and successful completion of an internship or equivalent experience. * Previous work experience in actively teaching patients/families regarding nutrition as it relates to chronic disease and/or terminal illness. * Hospice or palliative care experience preferred. * Able to provide proof of valid driver’s license. * Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignments include driving vehicle. What We Offer:

• The opportunity to provide meaningful spiritual support in a healthcare setting.
• A role within a supportive and compassionate team environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

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