Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient (Fixed Term)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Clinical Dietitian I 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 I 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).

Clinical Dietitians I are most often dietitians early in their career or those who have recently completed their internships/pre-professional experiences. The Clinical Dietitian I consults with a higher-level employee for guidance/handling of complex patients or issues when appropriate.


Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Performs comprehensive nutrition assessments through the collection and analysis of evidenced-based parameters (anthropometric, medical/clinical, biochemical, diet history, and physical examination data) for patients identified at nutritional risk. Identifies nutrition problems and determines etiology of the nutrition problem.

• Develops patient care plans including nutrition interventions and goals that consider varied needs of age and population specific groups as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns. Develops nutrition interventions and goals focused on the etiology of the nutrition problem. Defines the time and frequency of care including intensity, duration, and follow-up.

• Monitors, evaluates and documents patient nutrition-related outcomes through selection of indicators relevant to the nutrition diagnosis or signs or symptoms, nutrition goals, medical diagnosis, and outcomes and quality management goals and use of standardized indicators.

• Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition counseling based on individual needs, including nutrient requirements, knowledge and abilities, and medical, economic, and social situation.

• Communicates and influences nutrition interventions determined by the medical team through participation in interdisciplinary meetings, rounds, medical conferences, and nutrition-related in-services.

• As needed, delegates or coordinates nutrition plan of care with other healthcare professionals, including coordinating care with other dietitian(s) across the continuity of care spectrum.

• Serves as a nutrition resource and expert to others, including students, medical staff, health professionals, and/or general public. Conducts in-services and educational presentations to hospital/department staff. Participates in community projects and education as needed/assigned. Works cooperatively with food service staff to ensure conformation to nutrition prescriptions.

• Serves as preceptor for dietetic students and interns. Facilitates student and intern learning experience by providing instruction and feedback.

• Participates in continuous quality assessment and improvement activities. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary meetings, task forces, and projects as assigned.

• Maintains productivity standards and practices effective time management and prioritizing of tasks. Maintains accurate record-keeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling and billing. Manages resources (time, materials, and staff) in a cost-effective manner. Practices charge capture procedures in a timely manner according to established protocols and regulations. Submits all required documentation, reports, and logs in a timely fashion, and in a professional and complete manner per department standards.

• Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education requirements. Develops and implements an individualized portfolio plan for professional growth and development including participation in professional organizations and activities, workshops, seminars, and/or staff development programs.

• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or directed.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition-related field from an accredited college or university. 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).

Experience Qualifications

• One (1) year of work experience as a clinical dietitian or completion of a strong clinically concentrated dietetic internship

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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 within 90 Days

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