Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient Psych/Float - Full-time (1.0 FTE) 8 hr. Days

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Why work for Stanford Medicine | Stanford Health Care (SHC)?
Join one of the Top 10 Hospitals in the Nation! Stanford Health Care is part of the adult health care delivery system of Stanford Medicine. Combining clinical care, research, and education to advance the understanding and practice of medicine, we provide compassionate, coordinated care personalized for the unique needs of every patient. We are proud to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment. And we are pioneering leading-edge therapies that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

Our core benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, an employee assistance program, savings and spending accounts, disability, life and accident insurance, and COBRA. For medical insurance, you have the choice of three generous health plans through Stanford Health Care Alliance, Aetna, or Kaiser Permanente. Each plan includes 100% coverage for preventive care, telemedicine through Teledoc, prescription drug coverage, and behavioral health coverage. Additional incentives exist for healthy choices. And so much more – Generous Leave & Time Off, Wellness Program, Special Programs, Educational Assistance, and Adoption Assistance!

This is an onsite 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, resource, and leader for the Clinical Dietitian I.

Locations
Stanford Health Care (Palo Alto, CA; onsite)

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.
• Performs key role in at least one performance improvement initiative annually or the creation/revision of nutrition protocols or nutrition program.
• Participates in process and outcome measures initiatives using quantifiable indicators to identify actual results of a program, service, or activity. Or, participates in nutrition research studies and communicates findings through reports, abstracts, presentations, and publications.
• Serves as a mentor and trainer to Clinical Dietitians I.
• Serves as mentor for dietetic students and interns. Develops and coordinates student and intern learning experience.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition related field or a work-related discipline/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)
• Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or specialty area preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience as a clinical dietitian AND at least one (1) specialty certification granted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Board, Certified Nutrition Support Specialist (CNSC) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or
• Three (3) years full time equivalent work experience as a clinical dietitian in a relevant setting providing care to complex patients

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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