Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient/Outpatient (Per Diem)

CHOC Children's; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 53,416 - 76,077; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Children's in Orange, California is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide age-appropriate nutrition care that emphasizes family-centered practices. The role involves working collaboratively with the health care team and utilizing expert knowledge in pediatric specialty nutrition.

Responsibilities include serving as a resource for medical staff and providing evidence-based nutrition care. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, completion of an accredited internship, and proper licensure.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum of twelve weeks Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited dietetic internship in an acute care setting.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide age appropriate nutrition care with emphasis on family centered care.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Serve as a resource for medical and nursing staff.

Skills

Family-centered patient care

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork promotion

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Job description

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian provides age appropriate nutrition care with an emphasis on family centered care through expert practice, education, consultation, research, and leadership. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team; serves as a resource for the medical and nursing staff, ancillary team members and community providers. Utilizes clinical practice and knowledge of advanced pediatric specialty nutrition, the nutrition care process and medical nutrition therapy to provide evidence based nutrition care.

Pay Range

Minimum $47.00, Midpoint $47.00, Maximum $47.00

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Completion of a minimum of twelve (12) weeks Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited dietetic internship in an acute care setting.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition related field from an accredited university.

Training

• Required: California Children’s Services (CCS) panel-eligible (per CCS paneling requirements) within two years of employment. Minimum of one (1) advanced practice specialty certification or graduate degree.

Specialized Skills

• Required: Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural needs; excellent customer satisfaction, written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to provide/promote safe care within licences, regulatory requirements, practice requirements and hospital systems; ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner; ability to set goals and evaluate results in accordance with the highest standards; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission.

Licensure

• Required: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; RQI Responder required within six (6) months of hire.
• Preferred: California Children’s Services (CCS) paneled.

Work Environment – Functional Demand

Physical Activity Requirements: Physical Activity Lifting, Sensory Requirements, Environment Requirements.

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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