Dietitian
The posted compensation range of $36.96 - $53.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Founded in 1910 Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 347-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in San Bernardino California. Known for its programs in maternity care and pediatrics behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children the hospital also includes inpatient and outpatient surgery. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/san-bernardino for more information.
Responsibilities
Position Title:Clinical Dietician
Position Summary:
Provides medical 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 it as required for optimal outcomes. Counsels patients and/or families about food requirement eating habits and therapeutic nutrition.
- Completes patient nutritional assessment and establishes plan of care for patient's nutritional requirements; utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural religious and ethnic concerns.
- Documents assessment plan actions and patients' progress.
- Develops reviews updates and implements educational materials to meet the needs of patients and clinical professionals. Serves as an expert resource and collaborates with the multi-disciplinary medical team on any nutrition-related matters.
- Participate in care planning meetings rounds and test trays in the kitchen.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of therapeutic approaches and principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy and ability to plan develop and deliver nutritional interventions as well as provide individualized dietary consultations.
- Knowledge of and ability to assess patients and develop and implement a treatment plan.
- Knowledge of education concepts and techniques; the ability to educate people about food requirement eating habits and therapeutic nutrition.
- Knowledge of principles and practices associated with menu planning; ability to plan nutritious and varied meals for patients and staff.
- Knowledge of applicable laws rules and regulations governing dietary guidelines; ability to apply these theories to design develop and maintain a healthy diet.
- Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Dietitian; Working experience in an acute care hospital highly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field
- Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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