Clinical Dietitian III - San Francisco

Company Description

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job ID: LP_00026834-2657762

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Clinical Dietitian III 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 include 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 III 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 III functions independently on all pediatric and obstetric units/clinics, including intensive care units, and works with the most complex patient types greater than 50% of the time at a specialty level (proficient/expert). Clinical Dietitians III serve as a role model, resource, and leader for the level I and level II dietitian.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

*Able to perform all functions of Clinical Dietitian level I and level II.

*Performs lead role in at least one performance improvement initiative or outcome-based research project annually and creates/revises at least one nutrition protocol/patient education tool annually.

*Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment using anthropometric, medical/clinical, biochemical, radiologic, diet history, and physical examination data for patients identified at nutritional risk. Obtains timely and appropriate data and analyzes/interprets data based on institution-specific and evidence-based standards.

*Evaluates need for and appropriateness of enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support and recommends suitable mode of feeding including route and site selection as applicable to the clinician's skills.

*Provides nutrition and/or nutrition support therapy education to individuals, patients, clients, care givers, and/or groups as appropriate.

*Serves as a mentor and/or resource to other practitioners, including dietitians' level I and level II.

*Participates in periodic review of enteral and parenteral nutrition formularies to include new products, equipment review, and selection and applicable policies and procedures. Promotes cost-effective selections.

*Actively participates in a formal work team or research team and leads as needed.

*Ongoing maintenance of specialty certification required. For specialty certifications not requiring recertification, continued competency in specialty area must be evident.

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

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Bachelor's degree i