Clinical Dietitian, Nutritional Services, Per Diem, Days

ABOUT MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth! Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital. As Marin County's only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission-and our passion-to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital. We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WHAT WE OFFER

MarinHealth offers a generous suite of employee benefits, which includes a comprehensive and rich health benefits program (medical, dental, vision and prescription plans). Our robust Wellness @ Work program (e.g. onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, etc) also promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees and to support you on your Healthy Healer journey. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick leave, which you will start accruing immediately. Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area! Find your healing place at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classifications protected by federal, state & local laws.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Dietitian interprets the discipline of food and nutrition into the provision of a service designed to improve or maintain the nutrition/health status of both in and out patients.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• B.S. degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field preferred. Completion of a didactic and clinical program in dietetics approved or accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Completion of a dietetic internship, or completion of a Master's Degree program meeting the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements for Dietitian Registration required. Completion of the dietetic registration exam (or within 6 months of hire). Maintenance of continuing education: meets requirements of Commission on Dietetic Registration and supports professional development in area assigned (disease/conditions/ages of patients).

EXPERIENCE

• Hospital work experience preferred.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

• Well-developed interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians and hospital staff

• Organizational skills and ability to accomplish work without direct daily supervision

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work productively with people who have both similar and different backgrounds

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

Registered dietitian status from the Commission of Dietetic Registration or RD eligible with documented completion of approved/accredited Dietetic Internship or Masters program and successful exam completion within 6 months of hire.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

• Completes nutritional assessments and makes appropriate recommendations to achieve optimal nutritional status of patients.

• Charts pertinent information indicating nutrition assessments and implementation of care plans in patient's electronic medical record.

• Evaluates provision of Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals.

• Consults with patients, family or caregiver regarding diet, diet instruction, discharge instruction and evaluates comprehension.

• Monitors appropriate provision of enteral and/or parenteral nutrition to patients.

• Monitors menus to assure compliance with prescribed diet order.

• Participates as a member of the patient care team - integrating Medical Nutrition Therapy with other forms of therapy provided to the patient.

• Participates on interdisciplinary teams, department committees, meetings and projects.

• Meets and consults with health care committees, medical rounds and case conferences regarding nutrition care.

• Actively involved with performance improvement projects.

• Monitors administration of diet orders as needed.

• Supervises tray line as needed.

• Provides management support in the absence of the Director of Nutrition Services, Clinical Nutrition Manager, and/or Executive Chef.

• Provides nutrition education programs for community and staff.

• Acts as interdepartmental liaison with Nursing, Medical Staff and other departments.

• Acts as preceptor to dietetic interns.

• Adapts to changing demands and selects appropriate work methods.

SECONDARY (modifiable)

• Plans work time effectively to meet department deadlines.

• Reliable in work habits.

• Prepares educational materials for patient use.

• Provides nutrition material to medical staff and other clinicians upon request.

• Notifies Clinical Nutrition Manager when professional materials are needed.

• Interprets professional guidelines and legislation regulations.

• Participates in in-service training.

• Consults with outpatients in collaboration with the Center for Integrative Health and Wellness.

• Other duties as assigned.

At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID + booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, but we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on the individual's skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.

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