Clinical Dietitian - Float

Children's Hospital of Orange County

$70K — $117K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition from an accredited university.
  • Completion of a 12-week accredited dietetic internship in an acute care setting.
  • Knowledge of pediatric nutrition and family-centered care.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team context.

Responsibilities

  • Provide age-appropriate nutrition care focused on family-centered practices.
  • Participate as an interdisciplinary team member to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Educate patients and families on nutrition-related issues.
  • Consult with medical and nursing staff on nutrition care.
  • Utilize evidence-based practices in medical nutrition therapy.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
  • Supportive work environment emphasizing teamwork and care sensitivity.
  • Access to resources for developing pediatric nutrition competencies.
  • Eligibility for California Children's Services (CCS) paneling after employment.
Full Job Description
Work Location
Orange, California

Work Shift
Day - 08hrs (United States of America)

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. This individual 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 $70,949 Midpoint $94,037 Maximum $117,062

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 employment.

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).

Physical Activity Requirements:
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting
Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements:
Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements:
Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

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