Dietitian

University of California - San Francisco; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - San Francisco seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition care for adult and pediatric patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. The RD will assess nutrition needs, coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in dietetics, completed supervised practice, and is eligible for RD certification. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and fluency in a second language.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university.
• Successful completion of a didactic program in dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or eligibility for the RD registration examination.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment and intervention for patients.
• Coordinate daily work for dietetic technicians.
• Involve in interdisciplinary teams and committees.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Nutrition diagnosis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Summary

The registered dietitian (RD) collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to provide general nutrition care that is integrated with overall goals of care for adult and/or pediatric patients at risk for nutrition problems in inpatient and outpatient settings. The RD works in inpatient or outpatient pediatric and adult settings to provide nutrition care for patients with a wide range of clinical problems. Primary responsibilities include nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, evaluating clinical outcomes; coordination of daily work for dietetic technician(s) (DTR) assigned to area; participation in compliance, department projects, and quality performance improvement efforts; active involvement on interdisciplinary teams and committees; and contributions to the supervision of dietetic interns and teaching assigned classes. The RD maintains professional competence and continuing education per regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university
• Successful completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice experience, approved or accredited by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). A majority of the clinical training must have taken place in a large teaching hospital.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or eligible to sit for the RD registration examination and pass the exam within 6 months of completing ACEND‑accredited supervised practice program. An RD‑eligible employee works under the direct supervision of an RD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree. Majority of work experience in a large teaching hospital and in area of specialization (e.g., pediatrics, adult critical care, ambulatory specialty areas)
• Fluency in a second language

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Placement within the salary range depends on work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement will be guided by the collective bargaining agreement.