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

Stanford Health Care • Redwood City, CA

1d • $50 - $65 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian II works with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care integrated with patient-focused medical goals and objectives. The role applies the Nutrition Care Process, 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 practice protocols or nutrition practice guidelines to guide care. The position 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 Clinical Dietitian II may participate in the Clinical Nutrition Department’s voluntary professional development program.

The role works with a moderate degree of autonomy, supports oversight of the Nutrition Care Process in an assigned area, and applies research to refine specialty-area standards of care. It also mentors dietetic students and interns by providing instruction and feedback. The position is based at Stanford Health Care in Redwood City and is listed as hybrid, full-time, 1.0 FTE, with an eight-hour day schedule.

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 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) credential.
• Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all 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 outpatient clinics.
• Ability to counsel and educate others.
• Critical-thinking ability 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.
• Provide nutrition care using diagnostic reasoning and the Nutrition Care Process, exercising moderate professional autonomy and independent practice.
• Assist in oversight of 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, 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 align nutrition care with patient-focused medical goals.
• Complete nutrition assessments, determine nutrition diagnoses, develop and implement nutrition interventions, and monitor and evaluate patient progress.

What This Job Offers

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