Outpatient Clinical Dietitian at NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

46.85

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dietetics, Nutrition Assessment, Therapeutic Diets, CPR Certification, Cultural Foods Knowledge, Business English, Spreadsheet Preparation, Invoice Calculation, Leadership, Supervision, Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Record Systems, Database Systems, Communication, Public Speaking, Organization

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

A person who possesses registration Registered Dietitian or registration eligible Registered Dietitian Eligible in the profession of dietetics. This person provides or teaches normal and therapeutic diets to individuals and groups, modifies diets for special populations, performs nutrition assessments on individuals, and makes recommendations to improve nutritional status. REPORTS TO: Chief Clinical Dietitian Qualifications: 1. Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Eligible through an American Dietetic Association (ADA) accredited internship program. 2. Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR Policy. 3. Eligible appointees not actively registered as a Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration will have twelve (12) months from date of appointment to become registered or be removed from the position. 4. Experience with special nutritional needs. 5. A working knowledge of cultural foods, particularly Hispanic. 6. Thorough working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and contemporary general office practices and procedures. 7. Math skills sufficient to prepare routine spreadsheets, calculate/balance invoices/expense reports. 8. Basic leadership skills. 9. Demonstrated supervisory skills sufficient to supervise dietetic interns. 10. Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), electronic health record systems, and database systems. 11. Typing/data entry skills sufficient to meet production requirements. 12. Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and others. 13. Very effective oral and written communications skills including public speaking experience. 14. Effective work organization skills. 15. Ability to work effectively as a team player. 16. Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment. 17. Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among members and staff. 18. Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate with others in a professional and caring manner including sensitivity with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles. 19. Demonstrated ability to set priorities for tasks to work effectively in spite of interruptions and under minimal supervision. Self-starter, reliable and dependable. 20. Demonstrated proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s). 21. Fluency in English (speak, read and write). 22. Fluency in Spanish (speak, translate, read and write) is required. 23. Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations. 24. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information. 25. Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job). Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Responsibilities

This role involves providing or teaching normal and therapeutic diets to individuals and groups, modifying diets for special populations, and performing nutrition assessments to make recommendations for improving nutritional status. The dietitian will also supervise dietetic interns and maintain absolute confidentiality regarding patient information.