Clinical Registered Dietitian I - PD - Days - Dietary @LG
About The Position
El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen. Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for. General Summary The Clinical Registered Dietitian I is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team who provides general clinical nutrition care to all patients on units in which they are trained and competent to perform duties. Clinical RD I identifies patients with malnutrition, increased protein and/or energy needs or other medical problems affecting nutrition status. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice policies/guidelines; evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness and outcomes of the plan of care; ensuring continuity of care throughout the provision of care process; providing nutrition education to patient and family members on behaviors to accomplish patient goals; conducting educational programs for hospital staff and the community, as needed. Participate in performance improvement projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Complete the minimum education requirements set forth by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Entry level applied knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy for an adult population.
- Must be a Registered Dietitian; registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as defined by the California Business and Professions Code and be current with CDR portfolio.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in acute healthcare facilities is preferred.
- General knowledge of Electronic Medical Record programs, nutrient analysis software and MS office applications or similar.
Responsibilities
- provides general clinical nutrition care to all patients on units in which they are trained and competent to perform duties
- identifies patients with malnutrition, increased protein and/or energy needs or other medical problems affecting nutrition status
- developing and implementing medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice policies/guidelines
- evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness and outcomes of the plan of care
- ensuring continuity of care throughout the provision of care process
- providing nutrition education to patient and family members on behaviors to accomplish patient goals
- conducting educational programs for hospital staff and the community, as needed
- Participate in performance improvement projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
