Clinical Dietitian II

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and/or Diabetes Self-management Education/Training (DSMT). Exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited degree program and a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Credentialing must be completed within 45 days of hire prior to billing.
RD-Registered Dietitian within 90 days OR RDN-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist within 90 days.
2 years recent relevant experience.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR).
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Ability to work autonomously, as well as part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification as determined by the hiring manager.
RD-AP/RDN-AP – Advanced Practitioner in Clinical Nutrition OR CSDH – Certified Specialist in Digestive Health OR CSR – Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition OR CSG – Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition OR CSP – Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition OR CSPCC – Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition OR CSO – Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition OR CSOWM – Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management OR CSSD – Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics OR CDCES – Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist OR CNSC – Certified Nutrition Support Clinician

Responsibilities

Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and/or Diabetes Self-management Education/Training (DSMT).
Exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.
Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Provides complex care using a strong understanding of human anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, laboratory results, and medical terminology.
Builds collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Compassionately and effectively interacts with patients and staff with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
Retains and applies new knowledge and skills.