<span>Dietitian Specialist 3 RD (CH)</span>

$86,902 - $116,875/Yr

Loma Linda University Health - Moreno Valley, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Moreno Valley, CA

Hospitals

About the position

The Dietitian Specialist 3 RD (CH) plays a crucial role in providing expert nutritional assessments and interventions for both inpatient and outpatient settings. This position involves collaboration with healthcare teams to implement nutrition care plans, educate patients and families, and mentor other dietitians and healthcare staff. The specialist is also responsible for conducting in-services and lectures, participating in group nutrition classes, and fulfilling referrals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete inpatient and outpatient nutritional assessments and reassessments.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to implement nutrition interventions.
• Coordinate the nutrition care of patients.
• Provide specialized nutrition education to patients and family members.
• Work with dietitians, dietetic technicians, and diet aides to improve performance standards.
• Conduct in-services and lectures for clinical staff.
• Mentor clinical dietitians and other healthcare team members.
• Participate in educating dietetic and medical students.
• Serve as a consultant for physicians.
• Participate in outpatient group nutrition classes as assigned.
• Fulfill appointments when referrals are received.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or a related field required.
• Three years of clinical nutrition experience required.
• One year of experience in Pediatrics preferred.
• Experience in two different specialty clinics preferred.
• Expert knowledge of clinical nutrition in area of specialty.
• Ability to read, write legibly, and speak in English (Spanish preferred) with professional quality.
• Proficient in using computer and software programs necessary for the position.
• Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate office equipment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in pediatric nutrition.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.