DIETITIAN 1 EX

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian 1 to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The RD provides nutrition care for adults and pediatrics in inpatient and outpatient settings, including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and outcome evaluation.

The role involves coordinating DTRs, contributing to quality projects, and supervising interns while maintaining professional competence and continuing education within UC policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Completion of ACEND-accredited dietetics program with supervised practice.
• RD eligibility or RD certification within 6 months of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to adapt to varying duties and hours including weekends.
• Proficient computer use for daily tasks and communication.
• Well-organized, proactive in problem-solving and prioritization.
• Motivated, resourceful and self-sufficient in routine work.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust care as part of interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate daily work for dietetic technicians.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and committees.
• Supervise dietetic interns and teach assigned classes.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Organization

Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ACEND didactic program and supervised practice

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY The registered dietitian (RD) 1, 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 in this classification 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 and 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.

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 passes exam within 6 months of completing ACEND-accredited supervised practice program. An RD-eligible employee works under the direct supervision of an RD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; to understand and be understood in English
• Ability to adapt to changes in work duties and hours and days of work, including work on weekends and holidays across multiple campuses
• Experience with using computers for daily tasks and communication
• Flexible and organized in problem-solving, utilizing resources, meeting deadlines, and setting and adjusting priorities without daily supervision.
• Motivated, resourceful and self-sufficient in routine work and improving clinical operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Majority of work experience in a large teaching hospital
• Fluency in second language

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) at time of hire or within 6 months of hire

About Us

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html