Clinical Dietitian - Metabolic

Location: California

** Work Location
** Orange, California
** Work Shift
** Day – 08hrs (United States of America)
At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.
** Environmental Sustainability Statement
** Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.
** Job Summary
** The Clinical Dietitian II provides age appropriate nutrition care with an emphasis on family centered care through expert practice, education, consultation, research, and leadership. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team; serves as a resource for the medical and nursing staff, ancillary team members and community providers. Will utilize clinical practice and knowledge of advanced pediatric specialty nutrition, the nutrition care process, and medical nutrition therapy to provide evidence-based nutrition care.
** Pay Range
** Minimum $74,506 Midpoint $98,717 Maximum $122,928
* Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.
*** Experience*
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Required:

Minimum three (3) years of pediatric nutrition experience, (6) years of total acute care experience, or combination of pediatric and acute care experience as approved by the clinical Nutrition Director.
** Education*
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Required:

Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition related field from an accredited university.
** Training*
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Required:

California Children’s Services (CCS) panel-eligible (per CCS paneling requirements) within two (2) years of employment. Minimum of one (1) advanced practice specialty certification or graduate degree.
** Specialized Skills*
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Required:

Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural needs. Excellent customer satisfaction skills; care with sensitivity and respect. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully provide/promote safe care within the parameters of licensure and regulatory requirements, practice requirements and hospital systems. Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner.

Ability to set goals and evaluate results in accordance with the highest standards. Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission.
** Licensure*
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Required:

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration;  RQI Responder – required within six (6) months of hire.
• Preferred:
California Children's Services (CCS) paneled.
** Work Environments - Functional Demand:
** Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).##
** Physical Activity Requirements:
** Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation
** Physical Activity Lifting
** Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%
** Sensory Requirements:
** Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision
** Environment Requirements:
** Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
** Non-Discrimination Statement:
** CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color,…