Clinical Dietitian III

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a transformative team dedicated to changing lives in the fight against critical illnesses. As a Clinical Dietician III, you'll play a vital role in delivering personalized nutritional care, developing patient menus, and educating both patients and healthcare professionals. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while collaborating with a passionate team committed to excellence in patient care. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition with clinical experience.
• Registered Dietitian certification required.

Responsibilities

• Formulates patient menus based on dietary requirements.
• Provides nutritional care plans and monitors patient progress.

Skills

Nutritional Counseling

Patient Education

Menu Planning

Collaboration

Evidence-Based Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Master's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Clinical Dietician III - OC (On-Site) - Irvine, CA

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Role Overview: This individual contributor role requires full proficiency in applying established standards. Works independently and may instruct or coach other professionals. Under general supervision, formulates and plans patient menus based on diet requirements in accordance with physician orders and general dietetic standards and rules. May monitor and assign work to other dietitians. Treats patients with complex nutritional deficiencies, determines the extent and duration of diet therapy, and instructs patients and families in appropriate diet upon discharge. Designs and implements nutritional care plans for patients at nutritional risk, provides ongoing care, monitors progress, and offers counseling and follow-up. Oversees the activities of the Diet Technician and provides educational sessions to staff, healthcare professionals, and the community on current nutrition topics.

Essential Functions:

1. Provides accurate, reliable, courteous, and timely services.
2. Delivers care consistent with professional standards and City of Hope's mission and values.
3. Demonstrates competence appropriate to role and age-specific care and nutrition management.
4. Delivers quality care within the scope of practice.
5. Provides comprehensive education to patients and families, with documentation of progress.
6. Uses effective delegation, supervision, and decision-making skills for a defined patient group.
7. Provides evidence-based education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, and the community.
8. Ensures compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
9. Promotes collaboration and teamwork within the healthcare team.
10. Communicates effectively to meet organizational goals and customer service expectations.
11. Maintains current knowledge and skills through professional development.
12. Promotes resource utilization efficiency and effectiveness.
13. Engages in performance improvement activities to enhance care delivery.
14. Embeds core organizational values into performance.
15. Participates in research activities related to nutrition.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree with six years recent experience or Master's degree with four years experience as a clinical dietitian.

Minimum Experience:

• 6+ years recent experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 4 years with a Master's degree.

Required Courses/Training and Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian certification.
• For Endocrinology: Certification as a Diabetes Educator.
• For pediatric service: CCS Panel provider or application within 60 days of hire.
• Board Certification as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition, Diabetes Educator, or Nutrition Support Clinician.

Additional Information: City of Hope employees' pay is based on work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.

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