Clinical Dietitian

San Ramon Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Type: Per Diem

Shift: Rotate

Provide the daily administration of nutritional and therapeutic diet systems. Modify therapeutic menu selections and integrate nutrition principles to patient's menus to provide nutritionally adequate meals within the guidelines of the physician’s prescription, working closely with the Dietitian. Maintain adequate records of diet prescriptions, participate in Quality Control Programs and maintain professionalism according to hospital wide standards. Completes nutritional screens, diet education and follow‑up nutrition care to patients.

Associate Degree in Nutrition or related field.

Six (6) months experience within the past 6 years in a Hospital or in Food Service.

DTR (Registered Dietetic Tech License) required.

Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and adheres to all applicable professional and regulatory practices, State and Federal regulations, Policies and Procedures of San Ramon Regional Medical Center, and Tenet Corporation.
• Consistently manages the duties, responsibilities, and workload.
• Utilizes resources as needed to perform job duties (i.e., the Diet Office Book, the default menus, the soup and vegetable cycle lists, RDs).
• Follows Infection Control Guidelines to ensure Safe Food Service. Includes proper hand washing, hair covering, uniform, personal hygiene and sanitary procedures.
• Organizes the distribution of meals and nourishments for patients. Keeps information organized and accessible.
• Maintains an organized, functional workspace, making sure stocked items are replenished daily.
• Updates diet orders, modifies and calculates therapeutic diets according to guidelines set up by the Clinical Dietitian.
• Works with the cooks to ensure ordered food is communicated in a timely fashion.
• Checks the tray line for appropriateness and accuracy. Assures adherence to specifications, observing appearance, quantity and temperature.
• Committed to increasing patient satisfaction.
• Assures that the rights of all patients are respected with dignity, with privacy and confidentiality provided at all times.
• Delivers late trays and supplemental food items to patients as required in a timely manner.
• Orients, trains, and supervises volunteers, assigning extra duties as needed.
• Keeps updated on new departmental changes and meetings by reviewing postings in the kitchen as well as in the Diet Office Book.
• Independently handles changes and new procedures.
• Has a working knowledge of computer system.
• Accurately and consistently maintains required records and logs. Includes Daily Meal Count, Tally Sheets, and Refrigerator / Freezer Temperature Logs.
• Works in collaboration with other dietary staff, using effective communication skills. Includes working with the Dietitian, providing any pertinent information regarding patients observed during interaction.
• Able to remain balanced and even‑tempered in challenging situations.
• Expresses and accepts feedback in a professional manner. Demonstrates flexibility and open‑mindedness.
• Participates in department Quality Control and Performance Improvement Programs as directed by the Dietitian and/or Food Service Director.
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