Job Description
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. About The Position The Riverside University Health System-Clinical Nutrition Division is seeking to fill multiple Dietitian I-II positions (Full-Time & Per-Diem) located in Moreno Valley, CA. Under direction, to implement, coordinate, and evaluate the medical nutrition therapy for the hospital inpatients and outpatients; nutrition education, information and counseling to patients, physicians, staff members and students, to provide nutritional assessment and consultation to assist in planning, organizing, and directing the food and nutritional services unit; and to do other work as required. Incumbents are primarily concerned with implementation and administration of specialized areas of the food and nutrition services program; evaluating, assessing and recommending medical nutrition therapy for hospital in-patients and out-patients. Dietitian II class is the fully qualified working level class, reporting to a Supervising Dietitian. Dietitian II's work more independently and may provide technical guidance advice and direction to Dietitian I and Dietetic Technician incumbents. The selected candidate will be responsible for promoting diabetes awareness within the community and actively participating in diabetes education programs. This role also includes providing coverage at both the Medical Center and MSC, supporting diabetic and other specialty clinics as needed. The most competitive candidates will hold Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credentials, demonstrate bilingual proficiency in Spanish, possess Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification, and have experience practicing as a Dietitian. Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview. The level at which the position will be filled is at the discretion of the department. Dietitian I Salary $63,556.06 - $95,031.35 Annually Dietitian II Salary $66,652.61 - $103,186.60 Annually Dietitian I-Per Diem Salary $95,031.35 - $95,031.35 Annually Dietitian II-Per Diem Salary $103,186.60 - $103,186.60 Annually Meet the Team! Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County. Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you! For more information about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org Examples Of Essential Duties Provides nutritional assessment and determines through applications of various published standards whether individuals are at nutritional risk; designs, implements, and monitors specialized and individualized enteral and parental nutrition regimens; facilitates and monitors transitional feeding regimens. Serves as a resource on enteral nutrition delivery systems and educates patients, and/or family members, and health care team members on their use; acts as a resource for physicians, other health care professionals and the public on nutrition; participates in discharge planning for home nutrition support patients. Counsels patients individually and in group settings on special diets for various disease states; conducts classes, as appropriate, to special populations, i.e.: lactation, hypertension, cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes, weight reduction, childbirth, and infectious disease, etc.; evaluates nutrition education materials for patients and health care professionals; presents nutrition education programs to physicians and other members of the health care team. Counsels physicians, nursing, food service personnel and other professional staff as appropriate on implementation of medical nutrition therapy; conducts training for medical, paramedical, nursing, and food services unit personnel and patients and their families. Participates in chronic/risk reduction committees and clinics and in quality assurance programs; participates in chart reviews with other health care team members assessing patient nutritional needs; revises and modifies meal patterns as appropriate; supervises diet technicians; assists in special projects as assigned. May act for the Supervising Dietitian during absences or as directed. Minimum Qualifications DI