Dietitian Specialist 4 HX

Job Summary

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 recommends 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 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 Resp 01	Provides nutritional assessments for a specific patient population and manages the delivery of nutritional care.
Key Resp 02	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.
Key Resp 03	Evaluates and monitors the outcome and effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy intervention.
Key Resp 04	Provides nutrition education to patients and family members to accomplish patient goals. Assists in creating/updating patient education material.
Key Resp 05	Serves as preceptor to Dietetic interns, coordinates rotation assignments and evaluates competency.
Key Resp 06	Participates in projects, performance improvement activities and nutrition research.
Key Resp 07	Provides in-service training to nutrition and medical staff.
Key Resp 08	Assists in orienting and training new employees, interns, and volunteers.
Key Resp 09	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.
Special Condition	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes, but is not limited to, employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have a legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
KSA 01	In-depth knowledge associated with providing evaluation, assessment, and nutritional therapy services within specialty area(s).
KSA 02	In-depth knowledge of applicable laws, internal policies, and standards of professional conduct.
KSA 03	Knowledge of medical center and UC policies and processes.
KSA 04	Knowledge and skills to recommend improvements to nutritional services and consult on quality improvement.
KSA 05	Excellent skills in working effectively on a team and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care team.
KSA 06	Advanced skills in teaching and mentoring.
KSA 07	Advanced interpersonal and communications skills.
KSA 08	Knowledge of electronic medical record systems and software used in the functional area.
Environment	Health care (hospital, clinical, classroom setting) or similar environment as the role requires.