Registered Dietitian II

Our Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Registered Dietitian to join our Operation Mend Program. Operation Mend is a nationally unique program providing specialized care for veterans, service members, and their caregivers who are affected by traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and/or psychical injuries. Key responsibilities include: Assess and evaluate patients' nutritional status Develop individualized nutrition care plans, including goals, interventions, and education Provide tailored nutrition counseling and create meal plans to support brain health and accommodate dietary restrictions Conduct and document nutrition assessments, reassessments, and ongoing care recommendations Deliver patient education using approaches tailored to individual psychical, cultural, and economic needs Incorporate medications, laboratory values, and clinical indicators into nutrition planning, including electrolyte balance, fluid needs, and acid-base status Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to integrate nutrition care into the overall treatment plan Support and maintain teaching kitchen operations, including inventory, organization, and food supplies Salary range: $44.59/hr - $58.82/hr Qualifications Active California License as a Registered Dietitian Master's degree in Nutrition or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience Prior experience working with active duty and veteran military populations (preferred) Experience with nutrition for brain health and food triggers associated with psychological injury Ability to educate patients on usage of diet to daily lives and best practices Minimum 2-3 years of relevant clinical experience or training Prior experience working with adult population Ability to develop individualized meal plans per patients needs Maintain and manage the teaching kitchen content (kitchen items, food, organization, etc.) Strong communication skills with multidisciplinary team Experience with multiple comorbidities that effect neurology patients UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart. #J-18808-Ljbffr