Clinical Dietitian - Eating Disorder and General NICU/Pediatrics

The Clinical Dietitian I provides age appropriate nutrition care with an emphasis on family centered care through competent practice, education, and consultation; participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team. This individual serves as a resource for the medical and nursing staff, ancillary team members and community providers. Will utilize clinical practice & knowledge of pediatric nutrition, the nutrition care process, & medical nutrition therapy to provide evidence-based nutrition care.

Responsibilities

Provide age appropriate nutrition care with an emphasis on family centered care through competent practice, education, and consultation; Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team; Serve as a resource for the medical and nursing staff, ancillary team members and community providers; Utilize clinical practice and knowledge of pediatric nutrition, the nutrition care process, and medical nutrition therapy to provide evidence-based nutrition care

Requirements

Completion of a minimum of twelve (12) weeks Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited dietetic internship in an acute care setting; Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition related field from an accredited university; Successful completion of the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian within 45 days of hire; California Children's Services (CCS) panel-eligible within two years of employment; Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural needs; Excellent customer satisfaction skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to provide/promote safe care within the parameters of licensure and regulatory requirements, practice requirements and hospital systems; Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner; Ability to set goals and evaluate results in accordance with the highest standards; RQI Responder required within six (6) months of hire

Nice to have

One year of clinical nutrition experience, pediatrics preferred; Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; California Children's Services (CCS) paneled