Dietitian - Part Time

Universal Health Services; Wildomar (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Clinical Dietitian responsible for providing evidence-based nutritional care within an inpatient setting in California. The role involves assessing patient nutrition, developing care plans, and collaborating with a medical team.

Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in a nutrition-related field and be registered or registry-eligible as a Dietitian. Additional benefits include competitive compensation, healthcare plans, and career development opportunities. Join us to make a difference in patient health!

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a food or nutrition-related field from an accredited institution.
• Registered or registry eligible as a Dietitian; must pass the exam within 6 months of hire.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Dietitian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on dietary modifications.

Skills

Nutritional care

Patient education

Quality improvement

Education

Master's degree in food and/or nutrition

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Responsibilities

Southwest HealthcareInland Valley Hospital is a licensed 122-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission. It is Southwest Riverside County's only designated Trauma Center and a county-designated Paramedic Base Station. The hospital performs more than 4,000 surgeries a year, and has an average of 4,000 Emergency Department visits per month. The hospital features a Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery Center of Excellence and the region's only Total Joint Center.

Southwest HealthcareRancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, California, is a 120 bed acute‑care hospital with the region's only Pediatric Emergency Services team (for children 14 and under) provided by board‑certified Rady Children's emergency medicine physicians. Rancho Springs Hospital also provides the area's only OB/Emergency Department program, which gives expectant mothers 24/7 on‑site access to OB/GYN physician coverage. The Childbirth Center at Rancho Springs Hospital is the largest in the region and features spacious family‑friendly private suites. Rancho's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is operated by Rady Children's.

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing evidence‑based nutritional care to patients within an inpatient healthcare setting. This role includes conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and monitoring patient progress in collaboration with the interdisciplinary medical team. The Dietitian ensures nutritional interventions align with medical diagnoses, treatment goals, and regulatory standards. Additional responsibilities include educating patients and families on dietary modifications, participating in quality improvement initiatives, community outreach programs and maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

Employee may be required to float to the other facility within Southwest Health Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospital based on operational needs, with appropriate orientation and competency validation provided.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of all academic and supervised practice requirements as set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Commission on Dietetic Registration with a minimum of a master's degree in food and/or nutrition related field granted by a USDE accredited institution or foreign equivalent.
• Only those seeking to become eligible for the Registration Examination for Dietitians for the first time, on or after January 1, 2024, are required to have completed the minimum of a master's degree granted by a USDE accredited institution or foreign equivalent.
• Individuals who established eligibility for the Registration Examination for Dietitians on or before December 31, 2023, or those who are already registered will not be required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to obtain a master's degree.
• Certifications/ Licenses:
  • Maintains Certification in Food Service Sanitation by the Department of Health.
  • Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or Registry Eligible status as a Registered Dietitian. If Registration eligible must pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam within 6 months of hire.
• Experience: Previous experience as a Clinical Dietitian preferred.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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