Clinical Nutrition Specialist

1 day ago

Oakland, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

As a Registered Dietitian I, you will provide clinical nutrition care and services to patients/clients in response to protocol and physician orders. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients' nutritional risks and status, developing care plans to meet their nutritional needs, counseling patients and family members, and educating patients, family members, and caregivers. You will also work with the Food Service staff to coordinate food with diet orders and establish quality standards with staff.

Services provided may be on a medical center-wide basis, in specialty areas, or across the continuum.


Essential Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive nutritional care that is customer-focused and cost-effective, while maintaining high-quality service standards.

Conduct nutritional screenings and assessments of patients to determine the need for nutrition intervention.

Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on patients' age, sex, diagnosis, cultural background, pain level, preferences, and religious practices.

Conduct audits and menu reviews to ensure that patient menus or supplemental feedings meet nutritional requirements and physician orders.

Develop meal plans that meet patients' lifestyles.

Document patient information in medical records as appropriate.

Coordinate activities with the Food Service department to ensure quality and accuracy of food served to patients.

Monitor the accuracy of patient trays related to MNT or diet orders.

Check the quality of food products and make corrections and quality follow-ups with managers, staff, or vendors.

Write assessments, implement nutrition care plans, and follow the care and progress of patients per protocol.

Participate in the design, development, and implementation of high-quality, cost-effective food and clinical nutrition programs, policies, and practices.

Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of nutrition care and service standards.

Participate in quality assurance audits and committees to receive and report information.

Assist in compiling audit information and setting standards.

Provide feedback to Food and Clinical Nutrition Services staff on menu modifications and revisions.

Provide input to the budget process.

May provide in-service training to staff.

Perform other related duties as necessary.


Quality Responsibilities:
Participate in the organization's quality program.
Help identify risk factors, establish performance targets, and goals.
Perform quality audits, reviews, and assist others to improve performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May mentor, assist, review, assign, correct, organize, and/or coordinate the work of new employees, students, Nutrition Aides, Nutrition Clerks, Nutrition Assistants, and Diet Technician Registered, but does not have the authority to hire, fire, or discipline.

Grade 30

Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Six (6) months experience in clinical nutrition as a registered dietitian.

If working in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), must have at least one year experience in clinical nutrition as a registered dietitian.

Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education
Bachelors degree in Food and/or Nutritional Science.

License, Certification, Registration
National Provider Identifier required at hire
Commission on Dietetic Registration

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrated knowledge of clinical competencies based on Nutrition Care Standards of the American Dietetic Association, CDA, and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.

Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills required.
Demonstrated collaboration and problem-solving skills required.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations and The Joint Commission requirements.
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:
N/A

COMPANY:
Kaiser Permanente

TITLE:
Registered Dietitian I

LOCATION:
Oakland, California

REQNUMBER:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.

Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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