Clinical Dietitian II

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is seeking a Clinical Dietician II to conduct patient assessments and contribute to the care plan for pediatric patients. The role involves implementing and evaluating nutrition care, collaborating with the care team, and guiding nutrition staff and interns.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of pediatric RD experience, complete an accredited internship, hold CDR RDN registration, and maintain BLS CPR certification. Board certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year full-time experience as a Registered Dietitian in a pediatric clinical setting.
• Completion of AND/CDR accredited dietetic internship.
• Current CDR registration as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN).
• Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Board certifications such as CSP, CSR, CSSD, CSPCC, CSO, RD-AP, CDCES, CNSC or IBCLC are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct competent patient assessments and participate in the plan of care.
• Implement and evaluate care for moderately complex pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with the health care team and guide clinical nutrition personnel.
• Provide instruction to dietetic interns during clinical rotations.

Skills

Pediatric nutrition

Clinical assessment

Education

AND/CDR-accredited dietetic internship

CDR registration as RDN

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Purpose Statement/Position Summary The Clinical Dietician II, under general supervision, as a registered dietitian, conducts competent patient assessments, participates in the development of the plan of care, implements and evaluates care for mostly moderately complex patients according to patient specific age and/or developmental needs. Collaborates with other health care team members in the delivery of care. Employee will follow applicable policies and procedures in handling supplies and equipment. Guides and supports clinical nutrition personnel assisting in patient care. Provides instructions to assigned dietetic interns during clinical rotations.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary The Clinical Dietician II, under general supervision, as a registered dietitian, conducts competent patient assessments, participates in the development of the plan of care, implements and evaluates care for mostly moderately complex patients according to patient specific age and/or developmental needs. Collaborates with other health care team members in the delivery of care. Employee will follow applicable policies and procedures in handling supplies and equipment. Guides and supports clinical nutrition personnel assisting in patient care. Provides instructions to assigned dietetic interns during clinical rotations.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

1+ year full-time experience as a Registered Dietitian in a pediatric clinical setting.

Education/Licensure/Certification

Required

• Completion of AND/CDR accredited dietetic internship
• Current CDR registration as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN)
• Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Preferred

• Board certifications: CSP, CSR, CSSD, CSPCC, CSO, RD-AP, CDCES, CNSC or IBCLC