Inpatient Transplant Dietitian - Rounds & Nutrition Support

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support liver and kidney transplant patients. The role involves rounds with an interdisciplinary team, nutrition therapy, education for patients and staff, and coordination with outpatient services to ensure timely discharge.

The position includes supervising inpatient diet technicians, documenting care plans in the EHR, and contributing to quality improvement and research efforts. A California RD license and internship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics with internship.
• California RD license required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in comparable acuity level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition care plans in the EHR for assigned patients.
• Provide diet education to patients and staff and participate in rounds with the interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise inpatient diet technicians and mentor dietetic interns/students.
• Collaborate on discharge planning and continuity of care across units.
• Contribute to PI projects, research, and department initiatives.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support liver and kidney transplant patients. The role involves rounds with an interdisciplinary team, nutrition therapy, education for patients and staff, and coordination with outpatient services to ensure timely discharge.

The position includes supervising inpatient diet technicians, documenting care plans in the EHR, and contributing to quality improvement and research efforts. A California RD license and internship are required.