Relief Clinical Dietitian II

Stanford Medicine Children's Health • Palo Alto, CA

22d • $47 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian II works with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care aligned with patient-focused medical goals and objectives. The role applies the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring and evaluation of patient progress. Dietitians use the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework, professional standards, and available evidence-based protocols and guidelines to determine appropriate interventions.

Clinical Dietitians II function independently at a competent to proficient level on pediatric and obstetric units and in clinics, including complex settings such as intensive care units and pediatric gastroenterology specialty clinics. They serve as role models, resources, and leaders for Clinical Dietitian I staff. The role also includes performance improvement or research work and mentoring and training junior dietitians.

This position is relief, non-exempt, and non-represented. It is not remote-eligible, has no benefits eligibility, and lists zero scheduled weekly hours. The work shift is a day shift of eight hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or a related 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.
• At least two years of related work experience.
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• 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 record, nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication with patients, the public, hospital and clinic staff, medical staff, and physicians.
• Excellent counseling skills and ability to relate to a multi-ethnic community and varied learning levels.
• Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units and/or outpatient clinics.
• Critical thinking skills to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and support services.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of a Clinical Dietitian Level I.
• Provide nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process, including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Work independently on pediatric and obstetric units and clinics, including complex patient types and specialty settings.
• Serve as a role model, resource, and leader for Clinical Dietitian I staff.
• Perform a key role in at least one annual performance improvement initiative or outcome-based research project, or create or revise two nutrition protocols or patient education tools annually.
• Direct process, outcome, and structure measurement initiatives using quantifiable indicators and collect information to track program success; alternatively, participate in nutrition research and communicate findings through reports, abstracts, presentations, and publications.
• Mentor and train Clinical Dietitians I.
• Perform other similar or related duties as requested or directed.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures, service standards, and code of conduct, and comply with applicable Joint Commission requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level