"Dietitian II - Chao Supportive Care - FT Days"

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Incumbent is responsible for formulating, documenting and implementing nutrition care plans for Patients seen in assigned clinic. Duties include conducting and documenting assessments, reassessments, consults and provide nutrition education for Patients and Families. Participates in process improvement and special projects. Coordinates resources throughout the HealthSystem and assist in the evaluation of services provided to ensure that requirements are met.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Willingness and availability to work overtime, holidays and weekends as needed or requested
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Minimum two years' experience as a R.D. in a healthcare/clinical environment beyond the completion of the American Dietetic Association internship
• Master of Science in nutrition & dietetics with registered dietitian eligibility established on or after January 1, 2024, or Bachelor of Science in nutrition & dietetics with registered dietitian eligibility established prior to January 1, 2024
• Licensed Registered Dietitian in the state of California
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated understanding of therapeutic and normal nutrition, with the ability to develop care plans for patients
• Completed American Dietetic Association internship
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in nutrition & dietetics for registered dietitian eligibility established prior to January 1, 2024
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Advanced certification of CNSD, CDE, or CSP

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Req ID:

139635

Location:

Orange, California

Division:

Medical Center

Department:

Chao Supportive Care

Position Type:

Full Time

Salary Range Minimum:

USD $43.24/Yr.

Salary Range Maximum:

USD $63.02/Yr.