Allied / Tech - DIETICIAN

Allied / Tech - DIETICIAN

Pediatric dietitian needed! First time travelers accepted! Two years work experience with at least two years of pediatric acute care experience. Five eight-hour shifts from 8am to 5pm. Floating required. Weekend coverage generally rotates with IP adult team every two months or as needed. Certifications required: RD/RDN. Skills required include enteral and parenteral, adult outpatient/clinic, acute MI, elevated cholesterol/triglycerides, heart failure, diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, low blood sugar, abdominal wounds and surgeries, chronic diarrhea, hyperemesis, IBS, pressor use and effects on GI functioning, cirrhosis, dialysis/hemodialysis/CRRT, kidney disease - acute/chronic, blood glucose/A1C, lipid panel, diuretics, immunosuppressants, insulin, laxatives, steroids, dysphagia, appetite stimulants, aspiration safety, enteral nutrition (tube feedings), fluid balance, nutrition therapy complications, therapeutic diet orders, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), assess fluid status, cachexia, cancer, chronic wounds, metabolic demands, morbid obesity, nutrient deficiencies, nutrition assessments/reassessments, nutrition focused physical exam (NFPE), protein calorie malnutrition, refeeding syndrome, acute care hospital/ICU experience, teaching hospital and academic center (interdisciplinary teams, cutting edge research, evidence-based development, opportunities to participate and shape protocols and programs as interested). Strong alignment with health equity and access to care as it is far reaching (33-county catchment area) as the #1 hospital in Sacramento by U.S. News and World Report for 14 consecutive years. There is a large focus and many initiatives on health equity that is really a standout for UCDH. What makes UCDH exceptional is our culture. Dietitians here tend to have a strong voice and more meaningful impact across a large and diverse patient population. The culture is one of the most important and amazing parts of working here and it is unlike any other organization I have worked for. The multidisciplinary teams are amazing here.