Registered Dietitian - CF/Pulmonary - 140413

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 93,632 - 123,584; Full time

Job summary

The University of California San Diego seeks a registered dietitian to support the adult CF program within a multidisciplinary team, delivering medical nutrition therapy, assessing needs, and applying care plans in the EHR.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics, RD certification, and at least two years of related experience; EPIC experience preferred. This position requires flexible hours and locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutrition therapy in a multidisciplinary CF program.
• Identifies nutrition needs considering age and disease-specific requirements.
• Develops and records nutrition care plans in the EHR for assigned patients.
• Monitors effectiveness and outcomes of nutrition interventions.
• Collaborates with dietetic staff and mentors interns or students.
• Assists with food-service projects to improve patient satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Two years of related experience

Tools

EPIC electronic health record system

Job description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Program in a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, social workers, respiratory therapists, and administrative staff to provide medical nutrition therapy.
• Identifies patients at various nutrition risk levels and assesses their nutritional needs with regard to age and disease‑specific requirements.
• Develops, implements, and records in the electronic health record (EHR) a nutrition care plan for all assigned patients.
• Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
• Manages the delivery of nutrition care in assigned units and actively participates in medical rounds.
• Participates in the department’s special projects, performance‑improvement activities, and research initiatives.
• Provides nutrition lectures and in‑services to nutrition and medical staff as assigned.
• Collaborates with dietetic technicians and mentors dietetic interns or students.
• Assists with food‑service projects to improve patient satisfaction.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics and completing an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics internship.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in an outpatient setting.
• Two (2) years of experience working with CF, pulmonary, or chronic‑illness patients.
• Demonstrated experience using the EPIC electronic health record system.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
• Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and an in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

PAY INFORMATION

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.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.