Involves providing nutritional care to patients in various disease states and conditions. Monitors, assesses, and optimizes nutrition status based on current medical condition and / or nutrition adequacy. Confers with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs and recommend(s) tube and intravenous feedings and / or dietary supplements. Educates patients on how to make nutritionally sound food choices to speed the recovery process, prevent disease and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Job Title
Dietitian Specialist 4 HX
Job Code
4495
Bargaining Unit
HX
FLSA
Exempt
Generic Scope
Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.
Custom Scope
Serves as an expert level Dietitian for a large specialized area within the nutrition department. Provides guidance and direction to Dietitians, Diet techs and mentors Dietetic interns and students. Normally, you would use the bargaining unit job code for work covered by the title. If this is a position that is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA), because they are: 1) Confidential – meaning employee’s duties normally require access to confidential information which contributes significantly to the development of management’s positions in bargaining or grievances; or 2) the employee is employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees or 3) Supervisory – supervises employee as regular part of the job duties, then you would be the generic title without the HX ending.
Key Responsibilities
Provides nutritional assessments for a specific patient population and manages the delivery of nutritional care. Assesses patient nutrition needs and determines macro and micro-nutrient requirements based on age, sex, activity level, and disease-specific needs. Identifies nutrition risk levels. Evaluates and monitors the outcome and effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy intervention. Provides nutrition education to patients and family members to accomplish patient goals. Assists in creating / updating patient education material. Serves as preceptor to Dietetic interns, coordinates rotation assignments and evaluates competency. Participates in projects, performance improvement activities and nutrition research. Provides in-service training to nutrition and medical staff. Assists in orienting and training new employees, interns, and volunteers. Submits articles and papers for publication on nutrition and clinical dietetics. Presents information at conferences.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
License
Licensed Registered Dietitian in the state of California.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
In-depth knowledge associated with providing evaluation, assessment, and nutritional therapy services within specialty area(s). In-depth knowledge of applicable laws, internal policies, and standards of professional conduct. Knowledge of medical center and UC policies and processes. Knowledge and skills to recommend improvements to nutritional services and consult on quality improvement. Excellent skills in working effectively on a team and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care team. Advanced skills in teaching and mentoring. Advanced interpersonal and communications skills. Knowledge of electronic medical record systems and software used in functional area.
Environment
Health care (hospital, clinical, classroom setting) or similar environment as the role requires.
