What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Inpatient Dietitian position at UCLA Health System?
Description
The Per Diem Registered Dietitian (RD) provides medical nutrition therapy to patients with complex conditions in a large, fast-paced academic setting. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments, developing individualized care plans, documenting in the electronic health record, and delivering patient education. The RD implements and monitors nutrition interventions, including diagnosing malnutrition, performing Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE), managing therapeutic diets, and overseeing enteral and parenteral nutrition.
This role supports patients across the lifespan, from NICU and pediatric populations to adults and geriatric patients, including NPH. The Per Diem RD collaborates closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, medical staff, ancillary departments, and food service personnel. Participation in departmental activities, meetings, and performance improvement initiatives is also expected.
Salary Range: $50.72-59.16/hr
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) Minimum of two (2) years of inpatient clinical dietitian experience Internship experience does not count toward the required two years of experience Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in an academic medical center or academic hospital setting
$53.26-62.12 Hourly any day of the week, typically an 8 hour shift
Salary : $51 - $59