Clinical Dietitian- Inpatient

CHOC•Orange, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian I provides age appropriate nutrition care with an emphasis on family centered care through competent practice, education, and consultation; participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team. This individual serves as a resource for the medical and nursing staff, ancillary team members and community providers. Will utilize clinical practice & knowledge of pediatric nutrition, the nutrition care process, & medical nutrition therapy to provide evidence-based nutrition care.

Requirements

Completion of a minimum of twelve (12) weeks Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited dietetic internship in an acute care setting.
Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition related field from an accredited university.
Successful completion of the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian within 45 days of hire.
California Children's Services (CCS) panel-eligible (per CCS paneling requirements) within two years of employment.
Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural needs.
Excellent customer satisfaction skills; care with sensitivity and respect.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to successfully provide/ promote safe care within the parameters of licensure and regulatory requirements, practice requirements and hospital systems.
Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner.
Ability to set goals and evaluate results in accordance with the highest standards.
Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission.
Successful completion of the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian within 45 days of hire; RQI Responder required within six (6) months of hire.
Light - Moderate energy level
Lift and carry 25-35 lbs.
Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation
Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%
Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%
Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision
Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical nutrition experience, pediatrics preferred.
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; California Children’s Services (CCS) paneled.

Responsibilities

Provides age appropriate nutrition care with an emphasis on family centered care through competent practice, education, and consultation.
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Serves as a resource for the medical and nursing staff, ancillary team members and community providers.
Utilizes clinical practice & knowledge of pediatric nutrition, the nutrition care process, & medical nutrition therapy to provide evidence-based nutrition care.