**Description** **Introduction** Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Dietitian today with Las Palmas Medical Center. **Benefits** Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** Come join our team as a(an) Dietitian. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today! **Job Summary and Qualifications** POSITION SUMMARY: Directs the evidence-based Medical Nutrition Plan of Care for hospitalized patients determined to be at moderate to complex nutritional risk. POPULATION SERVED: Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: acute medical/ surgical care of diseases and conditions including but not limited to: cardiovascular (cardiac medical only) pulmonary, neuron, GI, GU, GYN, skeletal/muscular, renal, ortho conditions and diseases including but not limited to: AMI, CAD, PVD, CVA/TIA, COPD, CHF, shock, renal failure, metabolic disorders, etc. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Assesses patients for risk for potential malnutrition, & consults with members of the health care team to provide best practice. + Demonstrates ability to assess & develop nutrition plan of care for patients with moderate to complex nutritional risk. + Educate patients/families, community providers & the medical team of Medical Nutrition Plan of Care. + Achieves & maintains evidence based clinical expertise by participating in professional development activities. + Work in off-site facilities, ie LP Rehab Hospital, as needed + Assist in Support groups as needed on weekends, and nights. + Participate as needed in educational seminars during weekends and nights. + Demonstrates ability to assess & develop nutrition plan of care for patients with moderate to complex nutritional risk in other areas within the outpatient services department i.e. Kidney Transplant center and other Life Care Center service lines. + Other duties as assigned. **What qualifications you will need:** EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED: (list required and preferred separately) REQUIRED + Four-year degree in food and nutrition and successful completion of experience through ADA program as evidenced by diploma or certificate of completion. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: (list required and preferred separately) REQUIRED + Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Association required, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment + Licensed by the State of Texas required, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED: (list required and preferred separately) PREFERRED + Minimum of 1 year of clinical hospital experience. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: PREFERRED + Ability to deal with employees, physicians, patients, and visitors, to understand and follow oral and written English instructions, to maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees, to read, understand and communicate in English related to nutritional standards. + Experience in heavy demand, fast paced environment. + Bilingual in English/Spanish. Las Palmas Medical Center (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/location/las-palmas-medical-center) is a **300+ bed** full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to **the region’s only** kidney transplant center (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/service/transplant) . The facility offers a range of services (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/locations/las-palmas-medical-center/services.dot) including emergency care with a **Level III trauma center** , cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Dietitian opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.