Registered Dietitian I / II - Hospital

THE POSITION: As a member of the health care team, the Registered Dietitian is responsible for the nutritional assessment of patients. Dietitians develop and implement nutrition care plans and nutrition therapy and evaluate and adjust treatment as necessary. In addition, incumbents may participate in the education of co-workers, including resident physicians.

Examples Of Duties:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts assessment of patient’s nutritional risk status utilizing patient medical diagnosis, patient medical history, social determinants of health and other clinical information related to patient care;
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams, participates in interdisciplinary patientcare conferences and provides recommendations regarding diet order and patient education goals based on patient's plan of care;
• Provides medical nutrition therapy, nutritional counseling and education according to the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation;
• Determines nutrition diagnosis/es and develops individualized intervention and care plans;
• Develops, evaluates, and updates education materials and education program curriculum appropriate to the needs of the clinic and its patient population; ensures that teaching materials reflect the treatment standards established by evidence-based guidelines;
• Provides nutrition education to patients through individual in-person consults or telehealth;
• Ensures correct and timely documentation and billing in the patient’s electronic medical record;
• Leads health education/nutritional programs to address chronic care management needs of high-risk patients, including patients diagnosed with diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, obesity, etc.;
• Assumes responsibility for on-going professional development in field;
• Monitors and evaluates nutritional status and health goals, including self-management goals of patients;
• Attends meetings as requested;
• Refers patients to both internal and external services and programs when appropriate;
• If Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), follows standards for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Diabetes Self-Management, and may provide education and training on various diabetes medications, including oral medications, insulin, and non-insulin injectables. Understanding orders and protocol, CDCES's may make adjustments to Diabetes medication or insulin for patients; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications:

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
 
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
Registered Dietitian I

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree with a major in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field;
• Completion of a pre-professional experience approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; and 
• Must be currently registered with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Registered Dietitian II

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree with a major in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field;
• Must be currently registered with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR); and
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (all levels)

• Must complete Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in compliance with CDR requirements as a condition of continued employment

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources, Health Care Agency in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply you MUST refer to our web site and fill out an application. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources-Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.