Outpatient Cardiology and Primary Care Dietitian - 1.0 FTE, Day (08HR)

Stanford Health Care • Stanford, CA

5d • $50 - $65 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian II works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide integrated patient care aligned with patient-focused medical goals and objectives. The role applies the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), including nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, development and implementation of nutrition interventions, and monitoring and evaluation of patient progress. The dietitian uses the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework, established Standards of Practice and Professional Performance, and available evidence-based protocols and guidelines to determine appropriate nutrition interventions. The Clinical Dietitian II practices independently at a competent to proficient level, including care for complex patient types, and serves as a mentor or resource for Clinical Dietitian I and Relief Clinical Dietitian I staff. The role is eligible to participate in the Clinical Nutrition Department's voluntary professional development program.

This position works with a moderate degree of professional autonomy and uses diagnostic reasoning in applying the Nutrition Care Process. It assists with oversight of the Nutrition Care Process in its assigned area and applies research to refine specialty-area standards of care. The dietitian also mentors dietetic students and interns, providing instruction and feedback. Work is primarily sedentary in a normal business office environment, with no special physical demands. The position is based at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California, and is listed as hybrid with an 08-hour day schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, a nutrition-related field, or a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and a supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics.
• Two years of work experience as a clinical dietitian.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all its steps.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
• General knowledge of electronic medical records, nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats with patients, the public, hospital and clinic staff, medical staff, and physicians.
• Ability to function independently in assigned patient care units and/or outpatient clinics.
• Ability to counsel and educate others.
• Critical thinking skills to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a specialty area.
• Specialty certification granted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Board, such as Certified Nutrition Support Specialist (CNSC), Certified Clinical Transplant Dietitian (CCTD), or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a Clinical Dietitian I.
• Apply the Nutrition Care Process, using diagnostic reasoning and a moderate degree of professional autonomy.
• Assist in overseeing the Nutrition Care Process in the assigned area.
• Apply research to refine department standards of care in the specialty area.
• Mentor dietetic students and interns by providing instruction and feedback.
• Serve as a mentor or resource for Clinical Dietitian I and Relief Clinical Dietitian I staff.
• Work with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide integrated, patient-focused nutrition care.
• Assess nutrition needs, determine nutrition diagnoses, develop and implement interventions, and monitor and evaluate patient progress.

What This Job Offers

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