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Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian (DIETITIAN 2 or DIETITIAN SR)

UC Davis Health · Sacramento, CA · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$116k–$169k/yrFull-time

About the role

This position provides medical nutrition therapy to patients and their families, along with consultation to the interdisciplinary care team on service. Provision of medical nutrition therapy is according to standards of practice, policies and procedures. It includes, but is not limited to, nutritional assessment, diet calculation, coordination of nutritional services with the patient care team, patient food services, and community agencies, participation in case conferences, and continuity of care. This position participates in multidisciplinary team and department committees and projects and may participate in promotional or community activities for the medical center. This position contributes to the dietetic internship: may precept dietetic interns, teach assigned classes, and may participate in curriculum development for an assigned area.

Responsibilities

  • 45% - Coordinate the provision of medical nutrition therapy
  • 20% - Provide nutritional counseling and education to patients and their caregivers
  • 15% - Participate in administrative functions
  • 15% - Provide and precept educational experience to interns and other professional staff
  • 5% - Promote nutrition within the medical center and throughout the community

Qualifications

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR required based on area assignment within 3 months of hire or upon an assignment change requiring BLS
  • Successful completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice experience, approved or accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Strong academic background and applied background in clinical nutrition
  • Knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy principles, including enteral and parenteral nutrition support
  • Experience with using computers for daily tasks and communications, including word processing, presentation software and spreadsheet software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to understand and be understood in English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specialty Certification in area of practice preferred (e.g., but not limited to, CNSC, CSO, CDCES, CSR, CSG, CSP, CSPCC, CSOWM, CSSD, RDN-AP/RD-AP, etc.)
  • For Pediatric positions/assignments: California Children’s Services (CCS) Dietitian Paneling designation (or eligible to obtain within one year) is strongly preferred
  • Two (2) or more years relevant work experience
  • Work experience or majority of clinical training in a large teaching hospital/academic medical center
  • Experience using electronic medical record
  • Experience teaching and supervising dietetic interns or other students

Pay and Benefits

  • Salary Range:
    • Dietitian SR: $115,795.83 - $168,685.17 Annually
    • Dietitian 2: $102,566.68 - $149,521.95 Annually
  • Salary Frequency: Biweekly
  • Appointment Type: Staff: Career
  • Shift (Work Schedule): 8 hours
  • Location: North Addition Office Building (HSP002)
  • Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

Physical Demands

  • Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Reaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

  • Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Loud noise levels - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
  • Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Extreme Temperatures - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

  • Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  • Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  • Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  • Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  • Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements

This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

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