Clinical Dietitian, Oncology​/Medical; Per Diem

Apply locations Main Campus - Orange

Time type:
Part time

Posted on:
Posted 3 Days Ago

Job requisition : R-28348

Work Location: Orange, California

Work Shift: Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. Because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Dietitian I provides age appropriate nutrition care with an emphasis on family centered care through competent practice, education, and consultation; participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team; serves as a resource for the medical and nursing staff, ancillary team members, and community providers. Will utilize clinical practice & knowledge of pediatric nutrition, the nutrition care process, & medical nutrition therapy to provide evidence-based nutrition care.

Pay Range: Minimum $37.00 Midpoint $37.00 Maximum $38.00

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience:

• Required:
  
  Completion of a minimum of twelve (12) weeks Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited dietetic internship in an acute care setting.
• Preferred:
  One year of clinical nutrition experience, pediatrics preferred.

Education:

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition related field from an accredited university. Successful completion of the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian within 45 days of hire.

Training:

• Required:
  
  California Children’s Services (CCS) panel-eligible (per CCS paneling requirements) within two years of hire.

Specialized Skills:

• Required:
  
  Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural needs.
• Excellent customer satisfaction skills; care with sensitivity and respect.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully provide/ promote safe care within the parameters of licensure and regulatory requirements, practice requirements, and hospital systems.
• Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner.
• Ability to set goals and evaluate results in accordance with the highest standards.
• Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission.

Licensure:

• Required:
  
  Successful completion of the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian within 45 days of hire; RQI Responder – required within six (6) months of hire.
• Preferred:
  Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration;
  California Children’s Services (CCS) paneled.

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Light - Moderate energy level. Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl, Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation.

Physical Activity Lifting:

• Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67% or more.
• Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%.
• Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%.
• Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67% or more.
• Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%.
• Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%.

Sensory Requirements:

• Color Discrimination
• Depth Perception
• Far Vision
• Hearing
• Near Vision

Environment Requirements:

• Airborne Communicable Disease
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Chemical
• Dust Particulate Matter
• Extreme Noise Levels
• Extreme Temperatures
• Radiation
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement:

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age,…