Outpatient Clinical Dietitian - 1.0 FTE, Day (08HR)

Stanford Health Care • Redwood City, CA

18h

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian II works with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide 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 inform nutrition care. The role functions independently at a competent-to-proficient level, including care for complex patient types, and serves as a mentor and resource for Clinical Dietitian I staff and relief staff. Participation in the department’s professional development program is voluntary.

The Clinical Dietitian II works with moderate professional autonomy, uses diagnostic reasoning in applying the Nutrition Care Process, assists with oversight of the process in an assigned area, and applies research to refine specialty-area standards of care. The role also mentors dietetic students and interns, providing instruction and feedback. This is a Stanford Health Care position in an outpatient setting with a day schedule of 8-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, a nutrition-related field, or a work-related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Dietetics.
• Two years of work experience as a clinical dietitian.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all of 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 forms with patients, the public, hospital and clinic staff, medical staff, and physicians.
• Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units and/or in 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, including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Provide nutrition care independently, including for complex patient types, using diagnostic reasoning and moderate 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 Clinical Dietitian I and relief Clinical Dietitian I staff and serve as a resource for them.
• Mentor dietetic students and interns, providing instruction and feedback.
• Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy in coordination with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

What This Job Offers

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