Clin Registered Dietitian I - PD - Days - Nutrition Services @ MV
About The Position
El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen. Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for. The Clinical Registered Dietitian is a member of the professional health care team who provides general clinical nutrition care to all patients on units which they are trained and are competent to perform. The Clinical RD identifies patients with increased protein and/or energy needs or other medical/nutrition problems that may place them at nutrition risk. Develops and implements and implement nutrition care plans, including continued monitoring, assessment, nutritional support, discharge planning, and patient/family education of all patients with special nutritional needs/support. Participates in performance improvement and special projects in assigned areas of responsibility. In the outpatient setting provides nutrition counseling to those with specific medical problems and those wishing to promote optimal health. Delivers education through individual counseling, group classes, and community presentations.
Requirements
- Complete the minimum education requirements as set forth by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Must be a Registered Dietitian; registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as defined by the California Business and Professions Code, and be current with CDR portfolio.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical Registered Dietitian (outpatient) - experience in developing patient education materials and teaching community nutrition education programs preferred
- Clinical Registered Dietitian (inpatient) - experience in acute healthcare facilities preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides general clinical nutrition care to all patients on units which they are trained and are competent to perform.
- Identifies patients with increased protein and/or energy needs or other medical/nutrition problems that may place them at nutrition risk.
- Develops and implements nutrition care plans, including continued monitoring, assessment, nutritional support, discharge planning, and patient/family education of all patients with special nutritional needs/support.
- Participates in performance improvement and special projects in assigned areas of responsibility.
- In the outpatient setting provides nutrition counseling to those with specific medical problems and those wishing to promote optimal health.
- Delivers education through individual counseling, group classes, and community presentations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
