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Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian



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About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County health.


This is a grant funded position.

Position Overview:

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing personalized dietary plans, and providing education on healthy eating habits. The Dietitian will work together with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to incorporate nutritional interventions into the comprehensive patient care plan. The position responsibilities also include building and maintaining relationships with community partners.



Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Provide nutrition counseling and education to individuals and groups, addressing specific health conditions and dietary concerns. Including but not limited to diabetes, heart diseases, hypertension, obesity, malnutrition, and kidney diseases.
  • Monitor patients' progress and adjust nutrition plans as needed.
  • Document patient interactions and maintain accurate records.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition interventions into overall patient care and providing referrals to healthcare professionals as appropriate.
  • Participate in community outreach programs to promote nutrition awareness and preventive healthcare.
  • Provides monthly, quarterly and annual program reports.

  • Stay updated on the latest nutritional research, guidelines, and trends to enhance patient care and other duties as assigned.


Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
Experience:
  • At least one (1) year of experience in a clinical health setting.
Licenses/Certifications:
  • Registered Dietitian credentials and state license.
  • Valid TX Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
  • Ability to work well with public and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
  • Understands the organizational mission.
  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
Collaboration
  • Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
  • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
  • Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.
Innovation
  • Ability to adapt to change.
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
  • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
  • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner.
  • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
  • Uses sound judgment.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.
Communication
  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.


NOTE:Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.


Qualifications

Language:
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
  • This is a full-time | grant-funded position. 
  • Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  • Expected to travel within Harris County jurisdiction.
Work Environment:
  • This job operates in both a professional office and community environment.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
  • This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:
  • Harris County Public Health: East Harris County Hub - 15430 East Freeway Channelview, Texas 77530.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.


Date Posted
01/27/2026
Job Reference
15078
Organization
Public Health Services, Health Prevention & Coordinated Care
Location
Harris County, TX
Category
Nutrition/Dietitian
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