Pediatric Dietitian II (Temporary) - Ronald Reagan Medical Center

Description

Join a #1 in Los Angeles and California healthcare organization as a Dietitian! UCLA Health has been part of the "Best Hospitals" National Honor Roll for 34 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, and we have an exciting opportunity for you to contribute exceptional care.

In this role you will be responsible for developing and implementing the nutrition care plan for inpatients in the Pediatric unit and support the Nutrition & Breastmilk Fortification Lab. You will work as a team member with dietetic technicians, food service personnel, nurses, physicians, and other health care team members to ensure this special group of patients receive the best treatment.

Responsibilities include

• Perform medical nutrition therapy: nutrition assessment, create growth charts, perform anthropometric measurements, create diet calculations, screen for biochemical values, determine FDI interactions, counsel, monitor barriers to adequate nutrition

• Provide family-centered care by encouraging inclusion and education in the decision-making process relating to the care and interventions of the child

• Support the nutrition lab daily activities as needed which can include checking patient log/recipes/labels, clarifying feeding orders, and enforce sanitation and cleaning policies

• Assist with maintenance or replacement of equipment in the Nutrition Lab

• Attend regular Peds conference rounds

This is a temporary full-time position scheduled to end 6 months from hire date. May convert to Career.

Salary Range: $37.83-49.89 HourlyQualifications

We are looking for a team player with...

• Certification as Registered Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetic Registration.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Pediatrics.

• CCS paneled.

• 4 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, or 2 years of experience with a Master's degree.

• Knowledge and understanding of infant formulas and breastmilk fortification.

• Knowledge of nutrition care for varying age groups.

• Ability to assess patient growth, calorie, protein and micronutrient needs based on the Standards of Nutrition Practice and Specialty Guidelines.

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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Ability to adapt procedures to patient education level, cultural practice, psycho-social and economic status.

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