Clinical Registered Dietitian II - FT - Days - Cancer Clinic @LG
About The Position
The Clinical Registered Dietitian II is an interdisciplinary health care team member who provides general clinical nutrition care to patients on units where the dietitian is trained and competent. The role identifies patients with malnutrition, increased protein or energy needs, or other medical conditions affecting nutrition status. It develops and implements medical nutrition therapy according to established standards of care and practice policies and guidelines; evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of the care plan; supports continuity of care; and provides nutrition education to patients and family members to help achieve patient goals. The dietitian may also conduct educational programs for hospital staff and the community and participate in assigned performance improvement projects. In the outpatient setting, the Clinical Registered Dietitian II provides nutrition counseling to people with specific medical diagnoses, altered nutrition status, or goals related to optimal health and chronic disease management. Education is delivered through individual counseling, group classes, and community presentations using in-person and/or remote tools as assigned. The position serves patients of all age groups.
Requirements
- Complete the minimum education requirements established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- At least three years of experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- Registered Dietitian registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), as defined by the California Business and Professions Code, and current with the CDR portfolio.
- Meet at least one of the following: a master’s degree in a nutrition or health-related field; completion of a fellowship related to nutrition, public health, or healthcare administration; or completion and maintenance of a relevant certification by CDR, ASPEN, and/or the American Association of Diabetes Educators, with the specified credential and consecutive recertification periods.
- General knowledge of Electronic Medical Record programs, nutrient analysis software, and MS Office applications or similar applications.
Nice To Haves
- For outpatient practice, three years of relevant experience in outpatient counseling and education settings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide general clinical nutrition care to patients on units where trained and competent.
- Identify patients with malnutrition, increased protein or energy needs, or other medical problems affecting nutrition status.
- Develop and implement medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice policies and guidelines.
- Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of nutrition care plans.
- Ensure continuity of care throughout the care process.
- Educate patients and family members about nutrition-related behaviors to accomplish patient goals.
- Conduct educational programs for hospital staff and the community, as needed.
- Participate in assigned performance improvement projects.
- In outpatient practice, provide nutrition counseling to people with specific medical diagnoses, altered nutrition status, or goals related to optimal health and chronic disease management.
- Deliver nutrition education through individual counseling, group classes, and community presentations using in-person and/or remote tools as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
