Clinical Dietitian - Cardiovascular and South Asian Translational Heart Initiative Clinic

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) The ideal applicant for this role would have knowledge in South Asian culture and cuisine, as well as at least one year of general cardiovascular experience. This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview The Clinical Dietitian II 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: 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 II 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 II functions independently at the competent to proficient level of the SOP/SOPP to provide nutrition care to patients, including complex patient types. Clinical Dietitians II serve as a mentor or resource for the Clinical Dietitian I and Relief Clinical Dietitian I. The Clinical Dietitian II is eligible to participate in the voluntary Clinical Nutrition Department's professional development program. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Able to perform all functions of Clinical Dietitian I. Works with a moderate degree of professional autonomy and independent practice using diagnostic reasoning skills in the application of the Nutrition Care Process. Assists in the oversight of the Nutrition Care Process in assigned area and applies research to refine department standards of care in that specialty area. Serves as mentor for dietetic students and interns. Facilitates student and intern learning experience by providing instruction and feedback. Education Qualifications Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition related field or a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. Required 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). Required Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or specialty area. Preferred Specialty certification granted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Board, Certified Nutrition Support Specialist (CNSC), Certified Clinical Transplant Dietitian (CCTD) or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). Preferred Experience Qualifications Two (2) years of work experience as a clinical dietitian. Required Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process. Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy. 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. Ability to counsel and educate others. Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations. Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration. Licenses and Certifications RD - Registered Dietitian/RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required Physical Demands and Work Conditions Physical Demands Seldom Other (please list each item under Comments). Work is primarily sedentary in nature and performed in a normal business office environment. No special physical demands are required. Blood Borne Pathogens Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $48.26 - $62.73 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.