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CLINICAL DIETITIAN (Per diem) - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo, California |
About this job
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.
Requirements:
* 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
French Hospital Medical Center, in San Luis Obispo, CA is ranked among the top 50 Cardiac Hospitals in the country by Thomson Reuters. Established in 1946, our Family Birthing Center and Emergency Department are also nationally recognized for quality and excellence. Our Hearst Cancer Resource Center offers support and guidance free of charge to all cancer patients and their families. Ongoing modernization efforts to this 112-bed acute care hospital ensure we meet the growing needs of our community with innovative, lifesaving state-of-the-art technology coupled with excellent, compassionate care.
French Hospital is a Dignity Health member of the Central Coast, which also includes Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, CA and French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dignity Health of the Central Coast is recognized for the highest quality hospitals, physicians from the top medical schools in the country, primary care offices to ensure access for all patients, premier ambulatory surgery centers, technologically advanced imaging centers, outpatient services and a comprehensive home health service; all recognized for quality, safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to provide additional funding to support new programs and services, as well as to advance the community's access to health care.
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.
Requirements:
* 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
French Hospital Medical Center, in San Luis Obispo, CA is ranked among the top 50 Cardiac Hospitals in the country by Thomson Reuters. Established in 1946, our Family Birthing Center and Emergency Department are also nationally recognized for quality and excellence. Our Hearst Cancer Resource Center offers support and guidance free of charge to all cancer patients and their families. Ongoing modernization efforts to this 112-bed acute care hospital ensure we meet the growing needs of our community with innovative, lifesaving state-of-the-art technology coupled with excellent, compassionate care.
French Hospital is a Dignity Health member of the Central Coast, which also includes Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, CA and French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dignity Health of the Central Coast is recognized for the highest quality hospitals, physicians from the top medical schools in the country, primary care offices to ensure access for all patients, premier ambulatory surgery centers, technologically advanced imaging centers, outpatient services and a comprehensive home health service; all recognized for quality, safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to provide additional funding to support new programs and services, as well as to advance the community's access to health care.
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