Registered Dietitian

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI) provides the best scientific research, education and clinical care integrating conventional and complementary medicine and strives to transform healthcare through the practice of integrative health by conducting rigorous research, promoting evidence-based treatment modalities, educating the public on well-being practices, providing individualized, patient-centered clinical care and providing services to the community that focus on obtaining optimal health.

Your Role on the Team

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) will provide coaching, counseling, and information / referral services to clients of the UC Irvine Health Weight Management Program. Clients may have one or more chronic health conditions in addition to overweight / obesity. The RDN will provide wellness / nutrition coaching and support to clients in order to reduce weight and medical risk factors while promoting healthy behaviors (weight loss, nutritional counseling, and physical activity). The RDN will assess participants' needs and readiness to change and work with the client to establish individual goals. The RDN may be required to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) interventions for disease management and weight management in both individual and group settings.

The RDN will also participate in health assessments, wellness presentations, and other program development and enhancement activities for the UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. Overall, the RDN will act as a wellness champion to instill a "culture of wellness." The RDN must be able to work efficiently in a highly personalized manner to facilitate lasting health behavior change among program participants. The RDN should possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others as well as independently to complete tasks at hand. The incumbent reports to Weight Management Program Director and Medical Director. The incumbent will be responsible for protocols maintaining quality control procedures. Must be a licensed registered dietitian.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required :

• Excellent writing and computer skills.
• Must be organized and able to re-prioritize tasks; must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, patients, staff, faculty, fellows and other professionals
• Knowledge of cultural customs as they related to health care and food preferences
• Integrative Health Experience
• Demonstrated understanding of therapeutic and normal nutrition, with the ability to develop care plans for patients
• Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition / Dietetics
• Completed American Dietetic Association internship
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
• Minimum 1-5 years' experience in outpatient nutrition counseling.

Preferred :

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

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Closing Statement :

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at or .

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization