(RD) Registered Dietitian - Inpatient - 140696

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

DESCRIPTION

This is a patient facing position required by regulatory. Position will provide coverage for liver and kidney transplant. RD will attend rounds, work with interdisciplinary team, provide nutrition support (enteral and parenteral) recommendations, provide diet education to patients and staff, and collaborate with outpatient team to facilitate timely discharge and transition of care to outpatient services. RD will supervise activities of diet technicians working inpatient.Develops, implements and records in EHR the nutrition care plan for all assigned patients. Fosters continuity of care among all phases across the continuum of care. Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention. Manages the delivery of nutrition care in assigned units. Actively participates in medical rounds. Participates in department's special projects, performance improvement activities, and research.Provides nutrition lectures and in-services to nutrition and medical staff as assigned. Collaborates with Diet Techs and mentors dietetic interns/students. Actively assesses, evaluates, and maintains professional development and competency related to assigned units. Assists with foodservice projects to improve patient satisfaction. Maintains professional growth and development through advanced certification(s), and professional affiliations, and organizational committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Dietitians must possess the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics and have completed an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics internship.
• Licensed Registered Dietitian in the state of California.
• Two (2) years of experience in comparable acuity level.
• In-depth knowledge associated with providing evaluation, assessment, and nutritional therapy services within specialty area(s).
• Knowledge and skills to recommend improvements to nutritional services and consult on quality improvement.
• Excellent skills in working effectively on a team and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) and/or Certified Clinical Transplant Dietitian (CCTD).
• Experience working in an inpatient setting.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $93,632 - $123,584 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $44.84 - $59.19

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).