Registered Dietitian at Stanford Health Care

Pleasanton, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

54.6

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutrition Assessment, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Care Process, Patient Counseling, Clinical Dietetics, Electronic Health Records, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Interprofessional Communication, Patient Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job. A Brief Overview The Registered Dietitian I is responsible for the provision of high-quality nutrition care to the patient. Primary responsibilities include performing comprehensive nutrition assessments, determining nutrition problems, implementing nutrition interventions, monitoring the nutritional status of patients, and communicating nutritional needs and concerns with the health care team The Registered Dietitian I is most often dietitians early in their career or those who have recently completed their internship/pre-professional experiences. The Registered Dietitian I consults with a higher-level dietitian for guidance of complex patients or issues when appropriate. Locations Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley What you will do Performs comprehensive nutrition assessments through the collection and analysis of evidenced-based parameters (anthropometric, biochemical, diet history, and physical examination data). Identifies nutrition problem and their etiologies Develops and implements nutrition interventions focused on the etiologies of the nutrition problems. Includes the patient and/or caregiver in this process whenever possible Monitors and evaluates nutrition-related outcomes through the selection of standardized indicators relevant to the nutrition problems, nutrition goals, and medical condition Communicates nutritional needs and concerns with the health care team Provides nutrition education and counseling, taking into consideration the patient’s preferred language and learning method, knowledge, abilities, and economic and social situations Coordinates or delegates nutrition care to other health professionals, including other dietitians, across the continuity of care spectrum Serves as a nutrition resource to others including students, health professionals, medical staff, and public Conducts in-services and presentations as needed or assigned Serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns by providing instruction and feedback Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities as assigned Maintains productivity standards through effective time management and prioritization of tasks. Maintains accurate record keeping of daily activities, including information for scheduling and billing if applicable. Submits all required documentation, logs, and reports in a complete and timely fashion. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in Food Science, Nutrition, or Dietetics. Required Experience Qualifications 1+ year to 2 years experience in clinical dietetics Preferred 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 medical nutrition therapy. Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, and observations to support decision-making in patient care. Effective communication in written, verbal, and electronic form to health professionals, medical staff, patients, and public. General knowledge of electronic health records and common computer applications. Strong organizational skills and the ability to accomplish assigned work with time constraints. Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units and/or outpatient clinics. Ability to work as a valued team member, but also autonomously. Licenses and Certifications RD - Registered Dietitian required . 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 Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $42.24 - $54.60 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. Few great things are ever truly done alone. Performing at the highest level and achieving your best requires support and a team of dedicated people focused on doing amazing things every day. If that sounds like the environment you’ve been looking for, then we’ve got a place for you. Stanford Health Care - Tri-Valley is seeking outstanding allied health, business, and nursing professionals to join our world-class team. Supported by a devoted staff and a progressive culture, we offer the freedom, opportunity, and respect your talent deserves. Not every job offers this; but here, we don’t know how to work any other way. We invite you to join our team! If you are currently employed at Stanford Health Care - Tri-Valley, please click here to apply for transfer and promotion opportunities.

Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing high-quality nutrition care through comprehensive assessments, interventions, and monitoring of patient nutritional status. They collaborate with the healthcare team and provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers.