Clinical Dietitian - Eating Disorder and General NICU/Pediatrics

CHOC • Orange, CA

3d • $70,949 - $117,062 • 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. This role involves participating as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and serving as a resource for medical and nursing staff, ancillary team members, and community providers. The individual will utilize clinical practice and knowledge of pediatric nutrition, the nutrition care process, and 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 and knowledge of pediatric nutrition, the nutrition care process, and 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