Dietitian Specialist 3*

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Dietitian Specialist 3 to perform inpatient and outpatient nutrition assessments and reassessments. You will coordinate care with the health care team and provide targeted nutrition education to patients and families, including referrals to specialty clinics when needed.

In this role you will mentor dietitians and students, participate in care meetings, and contribute to quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• RD/RDN certification required.
• Board Certification in a specialty required within one year for outpatient clinic positions.
• Three years of clinical nutrition experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient and outpatient nutritional assessments and reassessments.
• Collaborate with the health care team to implement nutrition interventions.
• Provide specialized nutrition education to patients and families, with referrals when needed.
• Attend patient care meetings, team meetings, and quality meetings as assigned.
• Mentor dietitians and other health care team members; educate students and interns.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

English communication

Spanish preferred

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Job Summary: The Dietitian Specialist 3 responsibilities include completing inpatient and outpatient nutritional assessments and reassessments for patients in specialty areas. Works collaboratively with health care team members to implement nutrition interventions, and coordinates the nutrition care of the patient. Provides specialized nutrition education to patients/family members in individual and/or group setting, arranging for outpatient referral to specialty clinic if necessary. Attends and participates in patient care meetings, team meetings, and quality meetings as assigned. Provides in-services and lectures to clinical staff, and mentors clinical dietitians and other health care team members to improve performance standards, participates in educating dietetic and medical students and serves as a consultant for interns, residents, fellows and attending physicians. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience: Bachelor s Degree or Master s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or Nutrition-related field required. Three years of clinical nutrition experience required.
Knowledge and Skills: A thorough knowledge of clinical nutrition in area of specialty. Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.
Licensures and Certifications: Certification from Commission on Dietetic registration (RD/RDN) required. Board Certified Specialty certification required within one year of hire or transfer, for outpatient clinic positions only.

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