Outpatient Cardiology and Primary Care Dietitian - 1.0 FTE, Day (08HR)

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Clinical Dietitian II works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals and objectives.

Primary responsibilities: 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 II 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).

The Clinical Dietitian II functions independently at the competent to proficient level of the SOP/SOPP to provide nutrition care to patients, including complex patient types. Clinical Dietitians II serve as a mentor or resource for the Clinical Dietitian I and Relief Clinical Dietitian I.

The Clinical Dietitian II is eligible to participate in the voluntary Clinical Nutrition Department's professional development program.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Able to perform all functions of Clinical Dietitian I.
• Works with a moderate degree of professional autonomy and independent practice using diagnostic reasoning skills in the application of the Nutrition Care Process.
• Assists in the oversight of the Nutrition Care Process in assigned area and applies research to refine department standards of care in that specialty area.
• Serves as mentor for dietetic students and interns. Facilitates student and intern learning experience by providing instruction and feedback.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition related field or a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. Required
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (formerly known as the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education). Required
• Master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or specialty area. Preferred
• Specialty certification granted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Board, Certified Nutrition Support Specialist (CNSC), Certified Clinical Transplant Dietitian (CCTD) or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience as a clinical dietitian. Required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
• General knowledge of electronic medical record, nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic form to patients, public, hospital/clinic and medical staff, and physicians.
• Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units and/or outpatient clinics.
• Ability to counsel and educate others.
• Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
• Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration.

Licenses and Certifications

• RD - Registered Dietitian/RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required

Physical Demands

• Seldom Other (please list each item under Comments). Work is primarily sedentary in nature and performed in a normal business office environment. No special physical demands are required.

Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
• Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
• C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
• Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Pay and benefits

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $49.71 - $64.61 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.