Dietitian | Martinez, CA

DirectShifts; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

DirectShifts is seeking a Dietitian for the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Nutrition Services Program in Martinez, CA. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating nutrition care for hospital patients and coordinating with medical staff and food services.

The ideal candidate will hold an RD credential or be on an internship path with exam eligibility, and will contribute to patient education and quality assurance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Certificate of Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Possess internship pathway: Accredited Dietetic Internship Program and pass the RD examination before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition needs of high-risk patients and develop care plans.
• Conduct nutrition education for individuals and groups.
• Collaborate with physicians, food service, and health care team to provide optimal nutrition care.
• Monitor and document nutrition care progress and quality assurance data.
• Develop menu patterns aligned with physician orders and patient needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary nutrition rounds and policy updates.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Accredited Dietetic Internship

Job description

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Dietitian position for the Nutritional Services Program at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center.

Dietitians provide nutrition education to individuals and groups and will plan, implement, and evaluate a nutritional care program for hospital and health center patients. Duties also include working with patients, physicians, food service personnel, and other health care team members for the provisions of optimal nutrition care. Additionally, Dietitians gather information from appropriate sources to make nutritional assessments that are then used to develop a plan for patient nutrition health care. Dietitians also observe patients and family members for nutritional information, monitor and record health care data and review charts to maintain quality assurance. The successful incumbent will be responsible for identifying patients requiring nutrition intervention and developing menu plans. Dietitians may also be required to work on weekends and on an on-call basis.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Ability to accurately assess, diagnose and treat nutrition-related conditions
• Knowledge of dietetics and hospital food services and practices
• Knowledge of nutrition requirements for a wide variety of patients

Ideal candidate:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work in a team environment
• Attention to detail and excellent observation skills ensuring that nutritional assessments are completed
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify nutrition requirements for a wide variety of patients and accommodate cultural and linguistic differences

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Typical Tasks:

• Compiles relevant information from appropriate sources to make nutritional assessments of high risk patients
• Observes and interviews patients and family members for nutritional information
• Develops and implements a plan for the provision of optimal nutrition care
• Develops educational materials and provides nutrition education and consultation to individuals and groups, and evaluates effectiveness
• Identifies and prioritizes patients requiring nutrition intervention
• Develops menu patterns for individuals in accordance with physicians' orders
• Monitors and records data in the nutrition care plan and charts the nutritional progress of individuals
• Participates in interdisciplinary nutrition support rounds
• Updates and participates in the development of nutrition policies and procedures
• Provides in-service reviews on a quarterly basis to maintain quality assurance
• Provides in-service training to Nutritional Services staff and other health care team members
• Participates in orienting resident physicians to the role of nutrition in patient care
• Assigns nutrition care related tasks to appropriate personnel and coordinates the performance of these tasks
• Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of clinical nutrition care services
• Conducts special studies and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Certification: Current Certificate of Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

OR

2a. Successful completion of an Accredited Dietetic Internship Program; AND 2b. Proof of acceptance for admission to the next scheduled examination for Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Must successfully pass the examination prior to appointment date).

DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.

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