Dietitian Specialist 3*

Socket.dev; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Dietitian Specialist 3 to perform inpatient and outpatient nutrition assessments, collaborate with the care team, and provide education to patients and families. The role includes mentoring staff, participating in rounds and quality meetings, and contributing to education for students and clinicians.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Nutrition/Dietetics, with at least three years of clinical nutrition experience and RD/RDN certification;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field.
• Certification from Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN) required.
• Board Certified Specialty within one year for outpatient clinic positions.

Responsibilities

• Complete inpatient and outpatient nutritional assessments and reassessments.
• Collaborate with health care team to implement nutrition interventions.
• Provide specialized nutrition education to patients and families.
• Mentor dietitians, interns, residents and attending physicians; participate in meetings and education.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nutrition & 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.

Mission & Values

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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