Clinical Dietitian - Relief/Per-diem

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

7d•$48 - $63•Onsite

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. 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, resource, and leader for the Clinical Dietitian I.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’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 AND at least one (1) specialty certification granted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Board, Certified Nutrition Support Specialist (CNSC) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or Three (3) years full time equivalent work experience as a clinical dietitian in a relevant setting providing care to complex patients
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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or specialty area preferred
Certified Nutrition Support Specialist (CNSC), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Certified Specialist in Oncology (CSO), etc.

Responsibilities

Application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, development and implementation of nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluation of the patient's progress.
Uses 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 intervention(s).
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.
Performs key role in at least one performance improvement initiative annually or the creation/revision of nutrition protocols or nutrition program.
Participates in process and outcome measures initiatives using quantifiable indicators to identify actual results of a program, service, or activity.
Participates in nutrition research studies and communicates findings through reports, abstracts, presentations, and publications.
Serves as a mentor and trainer to Clinical Dietitians I.
Serves as mentor for dietetic students and interns.
Develops and coordinates student and intern learning experience.