Dietitian

About the role

• Job Title
• Dietitian
• Agency
• Texas A&M University Health Science Center
• Department
• TAMHSC McAllen Campus
• Proposed Minimum Salary
• Commensurate
• Job Location
• McAllen, Texas
• Job Type
• Staff

About the role

Our Commitment

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.

Salary

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.

Please Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Schedule: Able to work flexible schedule to include weekend and evening events.

Responsibilities

Instruction on Diabetes

• Provides group and individual instruction in a variety of programs including: 1) diabetes self-management 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 follow-up 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 evidence-based practice in the area of diabetes, fall prevention, physical activity, asthma and COPD.

Collaborative

• Serves as a member and attend meetings of the Diabetes Education Center's 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.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's 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 multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Additional information

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 pre-populate the online application.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.