Registered Dietitian II

Title: Registered Dietitian II

Location: Long Beach

Department: Pediatric Nutrition

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Pay Range*: $36.52/hr - $52.98/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian (RD) II is a journey level position that reflects an advanced level of practice. The RD II is working towards a specialty certification or developing advanced skills and knowledge within a defined area. The RD II is responsible for collaborating with members of the health care team to provide adult patients medical nutrition therapy (MNT) using current, scientific literature and best practices. Utilizing the Nutrition Care Process, the RD II performs nutrition assessment, diagnoses nutrition-related problems, determines and implements appropriate interventions, monitors and evaluates the outcome of interventions. The RD II provides nutrition education to patients, caregivers, and family members. He/She participates in or leads performance improvement activities and research assignments. The RD II acts as a mentor to dietetic interns, students, and level I RDs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Performs nutrition assessment using accurate and relevant data and information to identify nutrition-related problems including: anthropometrics, biochemical data, medical tests, nutrition-focused physical findings, nutrition-related history, and comparative standards. Identifies and labels specific nutrition diagnosis(es) derived from the assessment data. Prioritizes and classifies the nutrition diagnosis(es).

• Identifies and implements appropriate, purposefully planned interventions for patients utilizing the best available research/evidence, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices.

• Monitors and evaluates indicators and outcomes data directly related to the nutrition diagnosis, goals, and intervention strategies to determine patient progress. Revises or adjusts the nutrition care plan accordingly.

• Provides nutrition education/nutrition counseling to patients, family members and/or caregivers as a component of preventative, therapeutic and/or restorative health care.

• Attends department meetings, huddles, in-services, and trainings. Participates in or leads committee activities (i.e. partnership councils, carelines) as assigned.

• Participates in patient rounds, case conferences and discharge planning activities as appropriate. Coordinates nutrition services with community agencies.

• Actively participates in, or leads Performance Improvement, clinical projects and/or research as assigned.

• Assists in the orientation and development of students, dietetic interns, level I RDs, and new staff members as assigned. Participates in nutrition-related presentations or in-services for medical staff, residents, interns, nurses, and colleagues. Develops and evaluates nutrition education materials and resources.

• Actively maintains professional development and clinical competency. Develops advanced knowledge and skills in a dedicated area of nutrition therapy.

• May provide on-call coverage, and/or perfrom work that requires remote access and/or telecommuting.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Demonstrated expertise in medical nutrition therapy.

• 2 years clinical experience in an acute care setting.

• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proficient in utilizing electronic medical record.

• The ability to work independently or with minimal guidance.

• Demonstrated professional development.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Baccalaureate degree granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

• Master's degree in a nutrition related field is highly desirable.

• Successful completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship or a Coordinated Program in Dietetics accredited by ACEND, preferably with a strong clinical component.

• Current RD (also known as RD/N) certification confirmed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

• Compliance with the CDR Professional Development Portfolio requirements.

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society of Enteral and Parental Nutrition, or National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators conferred specialty certification is preferred as applicable to patient care assignment.