Clinical Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition Inpatient

Stanford Health Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing personalized nutrition care to a diverse patient population. With a focus on advanced nutrition therapy, you'll develop and implement individualized care plans while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. The supportive environment encourages collaboration and continuous learning, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about clinical nutrition and patient care.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per year

Paid time for approved projects

Attendance at national conferences

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical dietitian experience with specialty certification.
• Ability to apply the Nutrition Care Process independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care through the Nutrition Care Process.
• Mentor and train Clinical Dietitians I and dietetic interns.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Electronic Medical Records

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Dietetics

Completion of a supervised practice program

Tools

Nutrient Analysis Software

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

1.0 FTEFull timeDay - 08 HourR2546945Onsite108340002 Clinical Nutrition InpatientOtherPALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)Department: 108340002 Clinical Nutrition Inpatient
Commitment: Full-Time (1.0FTE)
Schedule: 08HR, Day Shift

WHY Join Allied Health with Stanford Healthcare? Our Allied Health practitioners serve in areas including Pharmacy, Respiratory, Nutrition, Hospital Tech, Radiology and much more.

• Changing the Future of Clinical Nutrition: The Clinical Nutrition Department serves patient populations including: Oncology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Solid Organ Transplant, ICU, and many more! Allied Health team members serve on the front lines with opportunities to:
o Provide personalized care by developing and implementing individualized nutrition care plans for each patient.
o Work in a collaborative environment as part of the multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and more, where your expertise in nutrition is valued and integral to comprehensive patient care.
o Practice advanced nutrition therapy by providing medical nutrition therapy, including enteral and parenteral nutrition to patients facing challenges with oral intake.

Be Part of a Tight Knit Team: Our units are tight knit, collaborative and supportive as they provide top tier care for patients. The Clinical Nutrition Department gives staff the opportunity to specialize in unique patient populations through service line assignments, have protected, paid time to work on approved projects, attend 40 hours’ worth of applicable conferences per year, and up to $2,000 of tuition reimbursement per year to feel supported in and outside of their role.

• Opportunities to Grow: Allied Health professionals in our Clinical Nutrition Department have access to:
o Attend and even speak at prestigious national conferences like ASPEN, FNCE, NATCO, ASTCT, and our very own Annual Stanford Health Care Clinical Nutrition Symposium.
o Engage in meaningful community education events, including Health Matters, World Diabetes Day, and the HealthySteps Wellness Fair.
o Mentor and precept dietetic interns, helping to shape the next generation of nutrition experts.
o Represent our department in various organization-wide committees, including the Shared Leadership Council, Diabetes Task Force, HAPI Task Force, and Oncology CQI.
Shift / Schedule:
• Full-time (1.0 FTE), 8-hour, Day Shift
• Rotating weekend shifts (4-5 weekends per year) and holidays.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Clinical Dietitian II works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities: application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, development and implementation of nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluation of the patient's progress. The Clinical Dietitian II uses the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) to determine scope of practice, established Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (SOP/SOPP) in nutrition care and practice-specific dietetics, and, as available, evidence-based practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines to help determine nutrition intervention(s).

The Clinical Dietitian II functions independently at the competent to proficient level of the SOP/SOPP to provide nutrition care to patients, including complex patient types. Clinical Dietitians II serve as a mentor, resource, and leader for the Clinical Dietitian I.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Able to perform all functions of Clinical Dietitian I.
• Works with a moderate degree of professional autonomy and independent practice using diagnostic reasoning skills in the application of the Nutrition Care Process.
• Assists in the oversight of the Nutrition Care Process in assigned area and applies research to refine department standards of care in that specialty area.
• Performs key role in at least one performance improvement initiative annually or the creation/revision of nutrition protocols or nutrition program.
• Participates in process and outcome measures initiatives using quantifiable indicators to identify actual results of a program, service, or activity. Or, participates in nutrition research studies and communicates findings through reports, abstracts, presentations, and publications.
• Serves as a mentor and trainer to Clinical Dietitians I.
• Serves as mentor for dietetic students and interns. Develops and coordinates student and intern learning experience.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition related field or a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (formerly known as the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education)
• Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or specialty area preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience as a clinical dietitian AND at least one (1) specialty certification granted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Board, Certified Nutrition Support Specialist (CNSC) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or
• Three (3) years full time equivalent work experience as a clinical dietitian in a relevant setting providing care to complex patients

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy
• General knowledge of electronic medical record, nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software
• Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic form to patients, public, hospital/clinic and 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 to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations
• Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration

Licenses and Certifications

• RD - Registered Dietitian and
• RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience


Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.



You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination inall ofits policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $46.85 - $60.90 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.