Dietitian I/II - RUHS (Full-Time & Per-Diem)

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Dietitians to join their team in Moreno Valley, CA. This role involves implementing and coordinating medical nutrition therapy for hospital patients, providing essential nutritional education, and promoting health awareness in the community. The ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in nutrition, possess a valid dietitian registration, and be able to work independently while collaborating with healthcare professionals. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives through nutrition, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized college with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition.
• Completion of 900 hours of supervised dietetic internship is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate medical nutrition therapy for patients.
• Provide nutritional education and counseling to patients and staff.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Nutritional Counseling

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Diet Planning

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

Nutrition Software Programs

Job description

The Riverside University Health System is seeking to fill multiple Dietitian I-II positions (Full-Time & Per-Diem) located in Moreno Valley, CA.

Under direction, to implement, coordinate, and evaluate the medical nutrition therapy for the hospital inpatients and outpatients; nutrition education, information and counseling to patients, physicians, staff members and students, to provide nutritional assessment and consultation to assist in planning, organizing, and directing the food and nutritional services unit; and to do other work as required.

Incumbents are primarily concerned with implementation and administration of specialized areas of the food and nutrition services program; evaluating, assessing and recommending medical nutrition therapy for hospital in-patients and out-patients. Dietitian II class is the fully qualified working level class, reporting to a Supervising Dietitian. Dietitian II's work more independently and may provide technical guidance advice and direction to Dietitian I and Dietetic Technician incumbents.

The selected candidates will be responsible for:

• Promotion of diabetes awareness in the community and participation in diabetes educational programs.
• Covering both Medical Center and MSC (cover diabetic clinics or other clinics as needed).

The most competitive candidates will possess:

• Dietetic Registration
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
• Experience as a Dietitian

Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview.
DIETITIAN I Salary: $61,111.65 - $91,376.27 Annually
DIETITIAN II Salary: $64,088.96 - $99,217.87 Annually
DIETITIAN II – PER DIEM Salary: $94,490.24 Annually
Education for DIETITIAN I: Graduation from a recognized college with Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related disciplines and completion of 900 hours of supervised dietetic internship in a clinical setting.
Other Requirements:

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a dietitian as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Knowledge of: Medical nutritional therapy, the biochemical and physiological process and functions of specific nutrients in meeting nutritional needs throughout the life cycle and for special disease states; nutritional counseling techniques; specialized therapeutic diet menu and meal planning; working knowledge of nutrition requirements and food economics for patients on therapeutic diets; knowledge of the practices, procedures, and equipment used in food preparation activities.

Ability to: Perform nutritional assessments and make appropriate recommendations for specialized medical nutrition therapy; analyze and assess the nutritional content of diets; implement nutrition education material; counsel patients on appropriate diet for specific disease states; develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals, food service employees, co-workers, patients, and other groups and individuals encountered in the course of the job; document clear, concise and appropriate nutrition notes in the medical record.

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DIETITIAN II
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related disciplines and completion of 900 hours of supervised dietetic internship in a clinical setting.
Experience: One year of experience as a dietitian.
Other Requirements:

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a dietitian as issued by the Commission of Dietetic Registration.

Knowledge of: Medical nutrition therapy, biochemical and physiological process and function of specific nutrients in meeting the nutritional needs throughout the life cycle and for special disease states, method of appropriate counseling techniques; specialized therapeutic diet menus and meal planning; procedures used in food service management; nutrition support principles and techniques; nutritional counseling techniques; federal and state requirements pertaining to the nutrition component of acute care hospitals; specialized therapeutic diet and meal planning and reimbursement aspects of medical nutrition therapy.

Ability to: Administer a nutrition program under minimal supervision and evaluate effectiveness of these programs and initiate improvements; incorporate nutrition support principles, techniques and current research findings into actual practice perform nutritional assessments; analyze and assess the nutritional content of diets; interpret and evaluate information on a patient's chart and make recommendations for appropriate medical nutrition therapy; develop and implement nutrition education materials and seminars; counsel patients on appropriate diets for specific disease states; develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, co-workers, patients, and other groups and individuals encountered in the course of the job; communicate effectively both orally and written, including maintaining records and preparing clear and concise reports; act as a resource for the Food and Nutrition Services Manager for nutrition intervention as needed for menus, patient food purchases, food and nutrition software programs and other departments, nutrition-related concerns as needed, and provide guidance for diet technicians.