Per Diem Dietitian — Hospital Nutrition & Patient Care

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Dietitian II to provide nutrition assessments, diagnosis, intervention, and education for inpatients and outpatients. You will collaborate on policy development, monitor drug-nutrient interactions, participate in rounds, and oversee staff meal planning and patient food service operations.

The role requires an RD with California licensure, a master’s or bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics with RD eligibility, and strong communication skills to engage with physicians,

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Registered Dietitian in healthcare/clinical setting
• Master's in foods and nutrition/dietetics with RD eligibility established on or after Jan 1, 2024
• Licensed Registered Dietitian in California
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays and weekends as needed
• Knowledge of therapeutic and normal nutrition, ability to develop care plans
• Familiarity with MS Office products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessments, diagnosis, intervention, and education for inpatients and outpatients.
• Assist in developing, evaluating, and revising hospital nutrition policies and procedures.
• Monitor for drug–nutrient interactions.
• Participate in patient conferences and unit rounds; plan and coordinate staff meals.
• Plan, organize, and evaluate patient, staff, and public food service operations.
• Conduct grant research or formal teaching of physicians, students, and other health professionals.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

MS Office

Education

Master's in foods & nutrition

RD eligibility by Jan 2024

CA RD license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Dietitian II to provide nutrition assessments, diagnosis, intervention, and education for inpatients and outpatients. You will collaborate on policy development, monitor drug-nutrient interactions, participate in rounds, and oversee staff meal planning and patient food service operations.

The role requires an RD with California licensure, a master’s or bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics with RD eligibility, and strong communication skills to engage with physicians,