DIETITIAN CLINICAL

Job Description The CLINICAL DIETITIAN is a member of the patient care team responsible for providing nutritional therapy to patients by assessing nutritional status, developing a plan of care to maintain or improve nutritional status, periodically evaluating the patient’s response to the plan of care, and modifying the plan of care as required for optimal outcomes. Counsels patients and/or families about food requirements, eating habits, and therapeutic nutrition. Responsibilities Complete patient nutritional assessment and establish a plan of care for the patient’s nutritional requirements. Utilize assessment and evaluation techniques that consider age‑specific as well as cultural, religious and ethnic needs of the assigned patient population. Document assessment, plan, actions and patient progress. Develop, review, update and implement educational materials. Serve as an expert resource and collaborate with the multidisciplinary patient care team on any nutrition‑related matters. Obtain and document initial patient assessments – establishing priorities according to patient needs. Participate in care planning and patient rounds. Qualifications Valid California Registered Dietitian. Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field. One (1) year of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian, preferably in a hospital environment (acute and/or long‑term care). Working knowledge of therapeutic approaches and principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy and ability to plan, develop and deliver nutritional interventions as well as provide individualized nutritional consultations. Ability to assess patients and develop and implement appropriate treatment plans. Working knowledge of education concepts/techniques with the ability to educate individuals about eating habits and therapeutic nutrition. Understanding of applicable laws, rules and regulations governing dietary guidelines. Excellent customer service skills. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills. Basic computer skills. Schedule: Days (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Must be able to work occasional weekend shifts. Full Time. #J-18808-Ljbffr PACIFICA OF THE VALLEY CORP