Nutrition Program Associate Jobs in Pflugerville, TX

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Children's Comprehensive Care

Department/Specialty: Food & Nutrition

Schedule: Full Time | Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm | 4 days in office, 1 day remote

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

• Deliver medical nutrition therapy as a Licensed Dietitian, assessing nutritional status and implementing evidence-based interventions that improve patient care outcomes.
• Assess medically complex pediatric patients and develop individualized nutrition plans, including enteral nutrition support, to promote safe and effective treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to strengthen care coordination and support high-quality direct patient care.
• Monitor patient response to nutrition interventions, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical outcomes, tolerance, and evolving healthcare needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR) to support compliance, continuity of care, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead patient and family nutrition education while addressing care concerns and supporting informed decision-making throughout the treatment journey.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) upon hire required.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required.

• Inpatient pediatric experience strongly preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.