Registered Dietitian- Culinary and Nutrition Irvine- PT Day 24hs

Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459‑bed acute‑care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties, and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and hosts Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center, high‑risk perinatal/neonatal program, and American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold‑level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. Position Summary Reporting to the Clinical Nutrition Manager, the Dietitian II provides nutrition assessments, diagnoses, interventions, and education to inpatients and outpatients; assists in developing, evaluating, and revising hospital nutrition policies and procedures; monitors for potential drug‑nutrient interactions; participates in patient conferences and unit rounds; plans and coordinates staff meal preparation, distribution, and evaluation; and organizes patient, staff, and public food service operations. The Dietitian II performs a full range of dietitian duties in specialized areas, prepares and conducts grant research or formal teaching of physicians, students, and health professionals, and engages in significant administrative, research, or resource responsibilities, including process improvement and special projects such as complex nutrition‑related projects. When assigned to work with infants and children aged 0‑21, CCS paneling/approval is required within one year of hire. Non‑CCS paneled dietitians are supervised by the CCS‑paneled dietitian for care of children aged 0‑21. Required Qualifications Willingness and availability to work overtime, holidays and weekends as needed or requested Understanding of medical terminology Strong interpersonal and communication skills Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare/clinical environment beyond completion of the American Dietetic Association internship Master’s degree in foods and nutrition/dietetics with registered dietitian eligibility established on or after January 1, 2024, or Bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition/dietetics with registered dietitian eligibility established prior to January 1, 2024 Licensed Registered Dietitian in the state of California Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Demonstrated understanding of therapeutic and normal nutrition, with the ability to develop care plans for patients Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Demonstrated ability to manage challenges while remaining composed and professional Completed American Dietetic Association Internship Ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of individuals and stakeholders Ability to think critically, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage multiple priorities, and complete tasks timely Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System Ability to engage in research, analysis, synthesizing information, and communicating outcomes Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics for registered dietitian eligibility established prior to January 1, 2024 Demonstrated prior experience teaching and overseeing dietetic interns or other students Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. Conditions Of Employment Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E‑Verify Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: Closing 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 categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at View email address on click.appcast.io or at (949) 824‑0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr