Registered Dietitian-Heart Transplant Specialist

3 days ago

San Diego, California, United States University of California Full time
Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Department of Transplant, the Registered Dietitian (RD) assumes total responsibility for the nutritional care of all pre, waitlisted, and post-transplant patients in the outpatient (clinic) setting. The RD assesses pre-transplant nutritional needs, develops and implements nutritional care plans, and reports results as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provides education on nutrition for patients and family members regarding disease-specific needs.
  • Monitors long-term progress and participates in various transplant meetings and committees.
  • Serves as a resource person on nutritional care of the pre- and post-transplant patient.
  • Develops, implements, and records in EHR the nutrition care plan for all assigned patients.
  • Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention.
  • Actively participates in medical rounds and department's special projects, performance improvement activities, and research.
  • Provides nutrition lectures and in-services to nutrition and medical staff as assigned.
  • Collaborates with and mentors dietetic interns/students.
Requirements
  • Dietitians must possess the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics and have completed an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics internship.
  • Registered Dietitian (RD).
  • Two (2) years' experience with experience in comparable TH/acuity level.
  • Must possess the experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
  • Must have proven independent thinking, decision making, problem solving, and prioritizing skills.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
  • Must work effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents.
  • Excellent ability to multi-task with demanding time frames.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A Master's Degree in Nutrition.
  • Prior experience working with Heart and/or Lung transplant patients.
  • Knowledge of ICU/Critical Care needs.
  • Knowledge of Cystic Fibrosis care needs.
  • Bilingual: English/Spanish.
  • Certified Clinical Transplant Dietitian (CCTD) certification.
  • Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) certification.

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