Clinical Dietitian - Cardiovascular and South Asian Translational Heart Initiative Clinic

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

57d•$48 - $63•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian II works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include the application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), which involves completing the nutrition assessment, determining the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing nutrition interventions, and monitoring and evaluating the patient's progress. The Clinical Dietitian II utilizes the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) to determine scope of practice, established Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (SOP/SOPP) in nutrition care and practice-specific dietetics, and, as available, evidence-based practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines to help determine nutrition interventions. The Clinical Dietitian II functions independently at the competent to proficient level of the SOP/SOPP to provide nutrition care to patients, including complex patient types. Clinical Dietitians II serve as a mentor or resource for the Clinical Dietitian I and Relief Clinical Dietitian I. The Clinical Dietitian II is eligible to participate in the voluntary Clinical Nutrition Department's professional development program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition related field or a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (formerly known as the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education).
Two (2) years of work experience as a clinical dietitian.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process.
Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
General knowledge of electronic medical record, nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic form to patients, public, hospital/clinic and medical staff, and physicians.
Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units and/or outpatient clinics.
Ability to counsel and educate others.
Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration.
RD - Registered Dietitian/RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or specialty area.
Specialty certification granted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Board, Certified Nutrition Support Specialist (CNSC), Certified Clinical Transplant Dietitian (CCTD) or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
Knowledge in South Asian culture and cuisine.
At least one year of general cardiovascular experience.

Responsibilities

Able to perform all functions of Clinical Dietitian I.
Works with a moderate degree of professional autonomy and independent practice using diagnostic reasoning skills in the application of the Nutrition Care Process.
Assists in the oversight of the Nutrition Care Process in assigned area and applies research to refine department standards of care in that specialty area.
Serves as mentor for dietetic students and interns. Facilitates student and intern learning experience by providing instruction and feedback.

Benefits

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.