Clinical Dietitian

Organization:

NCH-Novato Community Hospital

Position Overview:

The Clinical Dietitian interprets the discipline of food and nutrition into the provision of a service designed to improve or maintain the nutritional/health status of both inpatients and outpatients.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• Bachelor's: B.S. degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field. or equivalent education/experience

• OR Master's: Master’s Degree program meeting the American Dietetic Association’s requirements for Dietitian Registration required or completion of a Dietetic internship or equivalent education/experience

• Other: Completion of a didactic and clinical program in dietetics approved or accredited by the American Dietetic Association.

• Other: Completion of the dietetic registration exam within 6 mos. of hire

• Other: Maintenance of continued education meets requirements of Commission on Dietetic Registration and supports professional development in area assigned (disease/conditions/ages of patients).

• OR Master's: MS Nutrition or MPH or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• RD-Registered Dietitian Upon Hire

• CNSD-Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian

• CDE-Certified Diabetes Educator

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• Hospital work experience preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of performance improvement and regulatory agency requirements preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Clinical Nutrition Services, Medical Nutrition Therapies, Food Production Standards, and a working knowledge of Joint Commission and Health and Safety Codes are preferred.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, and staff.

• Organizational skills and ability to accomplish work without direct daily supervision.

• Written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work productively with people who have both similar and different backgrounds

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $45.92 to $61.68 / hour

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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