Clinical Dietitian III - Clinical Nutrition

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego; Murrieta (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare organization is seeking a Nutritionist responsible for the nutritional care of patients. The role includes conducting assessments, providing education, and participating in research projects. Candidates must have significant experience and advanced certifications, with an emphasis on pediatric nutrition.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience required.
• 1 year of pediatric experience preferred.
• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and recommend care plans.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families.
• Function as a resource for healthcare teams.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Nutrition education

Pediatric experience

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree from ACEND-accredited DPD program

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the nutritional care of inpatients and outpatients as assigned. Conducts nutritional assessments, designs and recommends plans of care, evaluates and monitors nutritional intervention. Provides nutrition education to patients, families, and staff. Teaches nutrition classes. Functions as a member of multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Serves as a nutrition resource for healthcare team, hospital staff, and community. Participates in hospital committees and clinical outcome or research projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

8 Years of Experience

Master's Degree if graduated after January 1, 2024

Bachelor's Degree from ACEND-accredited DPD program, if graduated before January 1, 2024.

1 year of pediatric experience

California Children's Services (CCS) paneled

Advanced certification (i.e. CNSC, CLEC/CLE, CSP, CDE)

Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

NPI number required within 60 days of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual in English and Spanish

The current salary range for this position is $43.56 to $59.91

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.