Clinical Dietitian - Eating Disorder and General NICU/Pediatrics

Children's Hospital of Orange County • Orange, CA

2d • 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.
• RQI Responder required within six (6) months of hire.

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.

Benefits

• CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level