Clinical Dietitian - NBMC (Part Time, Day)

NorthBay Health • Fairfield, CA

2d • $47 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

At Northbay Health, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for delivering nutrition care in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and goals of the Nutrition Department. The Dietitian assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nutrition care for individual patients, determines progress toward nutrition goals, and works with patients and families to support those goals. The role modifies and delivers care to meet the behaviors and needs of patients from neonates through geriatrics across inpatient acute care units within the Nutrition Department’s scope of services.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Completion of a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)-approved or accredited internship with an emphasis in clinical nutrition.
• Currently registered as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Registered Dietitian Eligible status is acceptable if the CDR examination is scheduled and Registered Dietitian status is obtained within 60 days of hire.
• At least one year of clinical experience in an acute care hospital, or completion of a CDR-accredited internship with an emphasis in clinical nutrition.
• Apply the nutrition care process in providing patient care.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Meet high customer service expectations with staff, patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and contractors.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with the public, coworkers, patients, and families.
• Maintain flexibility and a positive attitude in a rapidly changing patient care environment.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures and exhibit the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• California Children Services (CCS) paneled Clinical Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition screening, assessments, and follow-up in accordance with applicable policies, including nutrition diagnosis and development of care plans.
• Collaborate with the Nutrition Dietetic Technician Registered (NDTR) to provide appropriate patient nutrition care.
• Coordinate with the healthcare team to support patient-centered care.
• Provide nutrition counseling, education, and community referrals when indicated.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition care interventions.
• Oversee and monitor the nutrition screening process.
• Participate in nutrition education activities outside the department setting.
• Work with department leadership, when indicated, to support oversight of patient meal services, diet orders, and patient menus.
• Support organizational and department-based patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Support dietetic interns when assigned, in collaboration with the Clinical Nutrition Supervisor.
• Apply scientific knowledge from the social, biological, chemical, and physical sciences to the nutrition care process.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life coverage
• Disability coverage
• Long-term care coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Education reimbursement for eligible roles
• Professional development and training programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Recognition programs
• Shift differentials
• Market-based compensation review and increases, subject to approval and organizational performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level