Clinical Dietitian II

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric health facility in Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II who will conduct patient assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with health care teams. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a pediatric setting, with a Master's degree in a nutrition-related field or equivalent experience. Required certifications include CDR registration and BLS CPR certification. Opportunities for further board certifications are available.

Qualifications

• 1+ year full-time experience as a Registered Dietitian in a pediatric clinical setting required.
• Board certification preferred (CSP, CSR, CSSD, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Conduct competent patient assessments according to developmental needs.
• Collaborate with health care team members in delivery of care.
• Guide and support clinical nutrition personnel and dietetic interns.

Skills

Patient assessments

Plan of care development

Clinical nutrition support

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field with 2 years of experience

Completion of accredited dietetic internship

Tools

CDR registration as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN)

American Heart Association BLS CPR certification

Job description

Schedule

Days

Department Description

Opportunities for assignment may include: NICU, Step-Over PICU, Med-Surg or Eating Disorder Medical Stabilization depending on interest and experience

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 required.

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Master’s Degree in nutrition-related field; or Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition-related field plus additional 2 years full time experience as a Registered Dietitian
• 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, IBCLC