Clinical Dietitian (Per Diem) - UCLA West Valley Medical Center

Davita Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Clinical Dietitian, delivering exemplary medical nutrition therapy across various specialties. You'll conduct assessments, educate patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. This role requires a Registered Dietitian with a passion for patient care and adaptability within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist registered with the Academy.
• Understanding of food service systems and menu planning.
• Proficiency in conducting nutritional assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Educate patients and provide referrals for continued care.
• Perform Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) and assess malnutrition.

Skills

Nutritional assessments

Patient education

Food safety

Education

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN)

Job description

Description

Join UCLA West Valley Medical Center as a Clinical Dietitian and play a vital role in providing exceptional medical nutrition therapy to inpatient areas across a variety of specialties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and provide ongoing monitoring and reassessment.


• Educate patients and provide appropriate referrals for continued care post-discharge.


• Perform Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) and assess malnutrition.


• Collaborate with dietetic technicians, food service staff, nurses, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.


• Participate in departmental initiatives, performance improvement activities, meetings, and patient care rounds.


• Provide coverage across various units based on department needs, rather than a fixed assignment.

If you're passionate about patient-centered care and thrive in a dynamic clinical environment, we invite you to apply and make a difference!

Salary Range: $45.98-$53.63 Hourly

*May convert to career*

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN) registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Commission on Dietetic Registration.


• Understanding of food service systems, menu planning, and food safety, to ensure that patients receive appropriate meals during their stay.


• Proficiency in conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments, including interpreting lab results and understanding the patient's current and past medical history.


• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Preferred:

• Acute care experience