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Clinical Dietitian - UCLA West Valley Medical Center
Clinical Dietitian - UCLA West Valley Medical CenterUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health • West Hills, California, United States
Clinical Dietitian - UCLA West Valley Medical Center

Clinical Dietitian - UCLA West Valley Medical Center

University of California - Los Angeles Health • West Hills, California, United States
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Description

Join UCLA West Valley Medical Center as a Clinical Dietitian and play a vital role in providing exceptional medical nutrition therapy to inpatient areas across a variety of specialties.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and provide ongoing monitoring and reassessment.
  • Educate patients and provide appropriate referrals for continued care post-discharge.
  • Perform Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) and assess malnutrition.
  • Collaborate with dietetic technicians, food service staff, nurses, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Participate in departmental initiatives, performance improvement activities, meetings, and patient care rounds.
  • Provide coverage across various units based on department needs, rather than a fixed assignment.

If you're passionate about patient-centered care and thrive in a dynamic clinical environment, we invite you to apply and make a difference!

Salary Range : $47.36-$55.24 Hourly

  • May convert to career

    • Qualifications

    Required :

  • Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist (RD / RDN) registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Understanding of food service systems, menu planning, and food safety, to ensure that patients receive appropriate meals during their stay.
  • Proficiency in conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments, including interpreting lab results and understanding the patient's current and past medical history.
  • Availability to work weekends and holidays.

    • Preferred :

  • Acute care experience
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    Clinical Dietitian • West Hills, California, United States