Clinical Registered Dietitian I - PD - Days - Dietary @LG

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.

FTE

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

General Summary

The Clinical Registered Dietitian I is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team who provides general clinical nutrition care to all patients on units in which they are trained and competent to perform duties. Clinical RD I identifies patients with malnutrition, increased protein and/or energy needs or other medical problems affecting nutrition status. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice policies/guidelines; evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness and outcomes of the plan of care; ensuring continuity of care throughout the provision of care process; providing nutrition education to patient and family members on behaviors to accomplish patient goals; conducting educational programs for hospital staff and the community, as needed. Participate in performance improvement projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Complete the minimum education requirements set forth by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Entry level applied knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy for an adult population.
• Experience in acute healthcare facilities is preferred.
• General knowledge of Electronic Medical Record programs, nutrient analysis software and MS office applications or similar.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Must be a Registered Dietitian; registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as defined by the California Business and Professions Code and be current with CDR portfolio.

Ages of Patients Served- This position will serve all age groups.

Salary Range:

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.