Clinical Dietitian III at Stanford Medicine Children's Health — PALO ALTO, CA

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Dietitian III works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, development and implementation of nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluation of the patient's progress. The Clinical Dietitian III uses the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) to determine scope of practice, established Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (SOP/SOPP) in nutrition care and practice-specific dietetics, and, as available, evidence-based practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines to help determine nutrition intervention(s).

The Clinical Dietitian III functions independently on all pediatric and obstetric units/clinics, including intensive care units, and works with the most complex patient types greater than 50% of the time at a specialty level (proficient/expert). Clinical Dietitians III serve as a role model, resource, and leader for the level I and level II dietitian.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

*Able to perform all functions of Clinical Dietitian level I and level II.

*Performs lead role in at least one performance improvement initiative or outcome-based research project annually and creates/revises at least one nutrition protocol/patient education tool annually.

*Conducts a comprehensive nutrition assessment using anthropometric, medical/clinical, biochemical, radiologic, diet history, and physical examination data for patients identified at nutritional risk. Obtains timely and appropriate data and analyzes/interprets data based on institution-specific and evidence-based standards.

*Evaluates need for and appropriateness of enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support and recommends suitable mode of feeding including route and site selection as applicable to the clinician's skills.

*Provides nutrition and/or nutrition support therapy education to individuals, patients, clients, care givers, and/or groups as appropriate.

*Serves as a mentor and/or resource to other practitioners, including dietitians' level I and level II.

*Participates in periodic review of enteral and parenteral nutrition formularies to include new products, equipment review, and selection and applicable policies and procedures. Promotes cost-effective selections.

*Actively participates in a formal work team or research team and leads as needed.

*Ongoing maintenance of specialty certification required. For specialty certifications not requiring recertification, continued competency in specialty area must be evident.

*Performs other similar or related duties as requested or directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (formerly known as the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education). Advanced degree (masters or doctorate) preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five years of directly related work experience, including two years pediatric specific.

License/Certification:

• Reg Diet Nutri-Adv Pract by Commission on Dietetic Registration within 365 days
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• Registered Dietitian-Adv Pract by Commission on Dietetic Registration within 365 days of hire
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• Cert Eating Disorder Reg Diet by International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals within 365 days of hire
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• Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics by Commission on Dietetic Registration within 365 days of hire
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• Certified Nutri Supp Dietitian by National Board of Nutrition Support Certification within 365 days of hire
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• Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition by Commission on Dietetic Registration within 365 days of hire
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• Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition by Commission on Dietetic Registration within 365 days of hire
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• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist by Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education within 365 days of hire
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• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
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• Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition by Commission on Dietetic Registration within 365 days of hire
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist by Commission on Dietetic Registration

KNOWLEDGE

*Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process as it relates to the needs of children and acutely ill patients/clients and ability to apply all steps of the process.

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy in pediatric patients, especially in specialty area within pediatrics.
• General knowledge of electronic medical record, nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal and electronic form to patients, public, hospital/clinic and medical staff, and physicians.
• Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units and/or outpatient clinics.
• Excellent counseling skills and the ability to relate to a multi-ethnic community and varied learning levels.
• Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
• Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary team and support services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Pay Range

Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $49.06 to $61.33