Clinical Dietitian II Southwest Tower
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Job Location:
Bakersfield, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the areas only inpatient oncology unit the Orthopedic Spine and Hand Center Family Birth Center the Lactation Support Center and retail store and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Clinical Dietitian II supports models and trains Clinical Dietitian Is in the core behaviors and responsibilities of the department and organization. Performs business functions such as management of resources in a cost-effective manner and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective. This position also assists the Clinical Nutrition Director (if applicable) with coordination of clinical nutrition services.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Two (2) years acute hospital or similar experience working with patients in more complex levels of care to specialized populations (e.g. pediatric bariatric ICU older adults etc.).
- Bachelors Degree with completion of accredited dietetics program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics.)
- Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Valid dietitian licensure as required by state (if applicable).
Required Minimum Knowledge Skills Abilities and Training:
Potential Board Certifications include: Board Certification Specialist in Oncology Pediatric and Pediatric Critical Care Renal and Gerontological. Also Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (NBNSC) - ASPEN Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (NCBDE). Outpatient/Wellness Center/Rehabilitation - Board Certified Specialist in sports dietetics obesity and weight management.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
About Company
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