Clinical Registered Dietitian II - FT - Days - Cancer Clinic @LG

El Camino Health•Los Gatos, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Registered Dietitian II is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and 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, and other medical problems affecting nutritional status. It develops and implements medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice policies and guidelines, evaluates and monitors care-plan effectiveness and outcomes, and supports continuity of care. The dietitian provides nutrition education to patients and family members to help achieve patient goals and conducts educational programs for hospital staff and the community as needed. The role also participates in assigned performance improvement projects. In the outpatient setting, the dietitian provides nutrition counseling to people with specific medical diagnoses, altered nutritional status, and those seeking to promote optimal health for 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

Meet the minimum education requirements established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
At least three years of experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Be a Registered Dietitian registered with the CDR as defined by the California Business and Professions Code, and maintain a current 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 CDR, ASPEN, and/or American Association of Diabetes Educators certification in a listed specialty or credential.
Have general knowledge of electronic medical record programs, nutrient analysis software, and MS Office or similar applications.

Nice To Haves

For outpatient practice, three years of relevant experience in outpatient counseling and education settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide 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.
Provide nutrition education to patients and family members to support patient goals.
Conduct educational programs for hospital staff and the community as needed.
Participate in performance improvement projects as assigned.
In the outpatient setting, provide nutrition counseling for patients with specific medical diagnoses or altered nutrition status, and for people seeking optimal health and chronic disease management.
Deliver education through individual counseling, group classes, and community presentations using in-person and/or remote tools as assigned.