Clinical Dietitian, Nutritional Services, Per Diem, Days

Greenbrae, CA

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.

PRIMARY CUSTOMER SERVED (Age Specific Criteria):

(X) Toddlers 1 up to 3 years

(X) Preschool Children 3 up to 6 years

(X) School Age Children 6 up to 12 years

(X) Adolescents 12 up to 18 years

(X) Early Adults 18 up to 45 years

(X) Middle Adults 45 up to 61 years

(X) Late Adults 61 up to 80 years

(X) Late, Late Adults 80 years and up

Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.

PATIENT PRIVACY (HIPAA Compliance):

Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

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.

MarinHealth remains committed to the health and safety of our employees, patients, and the entire community. As such, MarinHealth requires employees to receive all required immunizations, including, MMR, flu (seasonal availability), and COVID-19 vaccine + booster, as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, as required. Any exemptions from these requirements may be granted for limited and specific situations.

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Additional Information

• Department: 8340 - Nutritional Services
• Job Schedule: Per Diem
• Job Shift: Day
• Hours per Two-Week Period: Per Diem
• Shift Hours: 8 Hour Shift
• Job Number: 11979 - DGTBD