Dietitian
Dietitian
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Job Description
Overview
Founded in 1955 Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit for more information.
Responsibilities
Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals at Northridge Hospital Medical Center as a Dietitian. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Dietitian to provide expert nutritional care to our patients ensuring they receive the best possible guidance for their dietary needs during their hospital stay.
- Work efficiently and effectively in the fast-paced environment of a trauma and stroke center.
- Consult and collaborate with physicians nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary medical team on nutrition-related matters.
- Participate in care planning meetings rounds and test trays in the kitchen to discuss patient needs and ensure effective communication.
- Meet with doctors regularly to provide updates on patients nutritional status and recommendations.
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients considering medical history current health status and dietary needs.
- Regularly evaluate and adjust the care plans based on patient progress and changing needs.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of tube feeding protocols formulas and administration techniques.
- Monitor patients receiving tube feeding for tolerance complications and effectiveness.
- Accurately and comprehensively document all patient assessments care plans actions taken and progress notes in the medical record.
- Stay up-to-date on current nutrition research and best practices.
- Work independently managing workload and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Be proactive in identifying and addressing nutrition-related issues.
Qualifications
- Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Dietitian.
- Working experience in an acute care hospital is highly preferred
- Bachelors degree in Nutrition or related field
- Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian
- Fire Safety Card (must obtain within 90 days of start date.)
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