Clinical Dietitian FT, Varied Days

Huntington Health; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nutrition counseling, and development of therapeutic diets for inpatients. You will perform assessments, coordinate care with nursing, and participate in department improvement activities.

Requirements include current RD/RDN certification by the CDR; a CA license is needed; two years of acute hospital experience preferred; flexibility in shift may be required.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification required.
• Two years of acute hospital clinical experience preferred.
• Must meet CA licensure/credentialing requirements and maintain continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients.
• Conduct nutritional and dietary assessments.
• Develop nutritional and dietary treatments including therapeutic diets.
• Collaborate with nursing and other departments to ensure timely nutrition care.
• Participate in department Performance Improvement and discharge planning activities.
• May require flexible hours.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition Diagnosis

Nutrition Intervention

Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Pediatric Nutrition Experience

CCS Panelled

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food, and Nutrition

Master's degree in Dietetics, Food, and Nutrition

CADE-accredited supervised practice

Job description

** Internal Workers – Please log into your Workday account to apply **Huntington Hospital Employee LoginExpectations:The Clinical Dietitian must meet the legal requirement, satisfactory completion of an examination, approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the American Dietetic Association. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for patient care activities including but not limited to the following: provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, provision of nutritional and dietary counseling (modified diets and Food and Drug interactions), conducting of nutritional and dietary assessments, and development of nutritional and dietary treatments, including therapeutic diets. The Clinical Dietitian participates in the department and hospital Performance Improvement activities, serves as a liaison between nursing units and the department, and performing other duties as assigned.This position may require flexibility of hours.EDUCATION:If successfully completed the examination of a Registered Dietitian (RD) before 1/1/2024:A Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food, and Nutrition from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university;Completion of a didactic dietetics program; completion of a supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.If successfully completed the examination of a Registered Dietitian (RD) on or after 1/1/2024:A Master's degree in Dietetics, Food, and Nutrition from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university;Completion of a didactic dietetics program; completion of a supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:Two years of acute hospital clinical experience is preferred.Ongoing: Maintains dietetic registration, state-required credentials and continuing education.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:Required:Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Certification issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsSKILLS:All departments:1. Knowledgeable of the regulatory standards.2. The registered dietitian shall provide comprehensive multidisciplinary process for assuring timely and optimal nutrition care of all patients. Nutrition care standards include: Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Intervention, and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation, and Education.3. The registered dietitian shall provide consultation on medical nutrition therapy issues to medical professionals providing care in the acute healthcare setting/department(s) and to the patients and their families.4. Registered Dietitian assigned in Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit shall be CCS paneled and will have at least two years of clinical dietetic experience and one year of pediatric experience with training in nutrition services for children with special health care needs.5. The registered dietitian shall provide consultation on medical nutrition therapy issues to medical professionals providing care in the pediatric service(s)/department(s) and to the patients and their families. Other duties in the pediatric services departments include but are not limited to: (a) Nutritional assessment, diet calculation, and the provision of medical nutrition therapy. (b) Coordination of nutritional services with community agencies. (c) Planning and oversight of prescribed medical diets and approval of all pediatric menus. (d) Participation in pediatric case conferences and discharge planning activities.6. New Graduates prior to becoming a Registered Dietitian must function within Scope of Practice Business Code in State of California. New Graduates prior to becoming a Registered Dietitian MAY NOT ACCEPT VERBAL OR ELECTRONIC ORDERS AND MAY NOT ORDER LABORATORY TESTS. The person may practice for 6 month from the date of completion of a supervised program unless the person fails the credentialing examination within that 6 month period. The person must be supervised by a Registered Dietitian during the 6 month of period.Job Title: Clinical DietitianDepartment: DietaryShift Duration: 8Primary Shift: DaysTime Type: Full timeLocation: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $37.92 - $57.83.Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.