Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - (Registered Dietitian, Range I) - Student Health Services

CSU Careers•San Francisco, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

With a mission of promoting health equity and developing the capacities for academic, personal, and professional success for all members of the SF State community, Student Health Services (SHS) works to shift positively the culture and social norms around health and wellness to increase students’ self-efficacy to make informed health decisions. Under the direction of the SHS director and lead physician, and in an ethnically and culturally diverse educational environment, the Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for obtaining and evaluating patient nutritional risks and deficiencies. The incumbent will provide medical nutrition therapy, and nutrition education not limited to healthy eating habits to patients. Additionally, the incumbent will work closely with SHS and other associated health professionals to coordinate care plans and support.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles of nutrition, dietary needs and weight control; applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to the field including those regarding patient confidentiality.
Working knowledge of nutritional care for specific medical conditions.
General knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and channels of nutrition education and public information.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; assess needs and evaluate the effectiveness of diet and nutrition programs and materials; promote, organize, and conduct public meetings on nutrition; prepare, select, assemble, evaluate, and distribute nutrition education material such as pamphlets, reports, bulletins, exhibits, posters, films, and news releases; maintain records and prepare reports; work effectively in collaborative health care teams to address specific diet and nutrition needs; keep current with developments in health care related to nutrition; maintain confidentiality consistent with applicable state and federal regulations; establish and maintain Registered Dietitian – 1 effective working relationships with other health center staff and representatives of the news media and other community groups; and be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse members of the campus community.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a program approved and accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
The RD credential also requires completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accredited pre-professional experience program.
Incumbents must possess sufficient experience to perform the assigned duties.
Possess and maintain certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Incumbent must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty and staff.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registry (CDR) as RD, and in good standing.
Successful completion of a background check.
Eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree required for Registered Dietitians (RDs) who obtained registration after January 1, 2024.
ACHA-approved master’s degree preferred.
1–2 years of progressively responsible health education and clinical nutrition experience.
Experience working with college students, higher education populations, or community settings.
Experience developing, implementing, and coordinating nutrition education and healthy eating programs for individuals and groups.
Experience serving diverse, multicultural, and ethnically varied populations.
Knowledge of clinical nutrition and Nutrition Care Standards from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and healthcare technology.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret health education and program data.
Ability to assess needs, establish priorities, and develop health promotion programs.
Experience planning, implementing, evaluating, and improving health education initiatives.
Skilled in creating educational materials, workshops, discussion groups, and multimedia resources.
Health education theories, health equity principles, and program evaluation methods.
Health promotion standards and best practices in higher education.
College student health issues and evidence-based intervention strategies.
Educational and social psychology principles relevant to health education.
Familiarity with ACHA Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to present information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
Experience working with students, healthcare professionals, media representatives, and community partners.
Ability to manage multiple programs and activities simultaneously.
Skilled in using computer and web-based technologies for research and education.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Strong relationship-building skills and commitment to inclusive, student-centered services.

Responsibilities

Assess the clinical nutrition needs of patients.
Develop and document nutritional care plans within the electronic medical record (EMR).
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nutrition care plans based on clinical findings, lab results, weight trends, intake, and comorbidities.
Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients.
Provide community resources to support patient needs.
Provide staff education (ad hoc) on updated protocols, best practice, and trends.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to determine individualized care plans that improve a patient’s overall health and well-being.
Ensure adherence to State and Federal regulations and institution standards.
Other duties as assigned.