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UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

IP Pediatric Dietitian (Dietitian 2/Dietitian SR)

Salary or Pay Range: 

• DIETITIAN SR: $3,945.60 - $5,747.20 Biweekly

• DIETITIAN 2: $3,494.40 - $5,094.40 Biweekly

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.

Primary responsibilities include application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, development and implementation of nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluation of the patient’s progress.

The Clinical Dietitian uses the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) to determine scope of practice, established Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (SOP/SOPP) in nutrition care and practice-specific dietetics, and as available, evidence-based practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines to help determine nutrition intervention(s).

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

Based on qualifications, selected candidate may be hired at either Dietitian 2 or Dietitian SR

Dietitian 2

• 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.

Dietitian SR (in addition to the above requirements) 

• Holds one of the following: -An advanced degree, masters or higher -Certification in area of specialty practice -Certificate from a training program in area of specialty

Completion and approval of SR Dietitian portfolio while employed by UC Davis Health

• Five (5) or more years relevant work experience

• 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

• Demonstrates ability to work effectively use electronic medical record to gather pertinent information for nutrition assessments

• Demonstrates understanding of Nutrition Care Process and ADIME charting techniques

• Demonstrates current knowledge of specialty area

Preferred Qualifications

DIETITIAN 2/ DIETITIAN SR

• 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 

• 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 

• For Pediatric positions/assignments: Knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy principles in pediatric populations

Key Responsibilities

• 45% - COORDINATE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY

• 20% - PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING AND EDUCATION TO PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS

• 15% - PARTICIPATES IN ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• 15% - PROVIDE & PRECEPT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO INTERNS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL STAFF

• 5% - PROMOTE NUTRITION WITHIN THE MEDICAL CENTER AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• 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 

• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at 

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=315064

Job ID #83130

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer