Dietitian II - Digestive Health Institute Orange

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health
- Orange, UCI Health
- Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health
- Orange, UCI Health
- Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association.

Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Incumbent is responsible for formulating, documenting and implementing nutrition care plans for Patients seen in assigned clinic. Duties include conducting and documenting assessments, reassessments, consults and provide nutrition education for Patients and Families. Participates in process improvement and special projects. Coordinates resources throughout the Health System and assist in the evaluation of services provided to ensure that requirements are met.

• Willingness and availability to work overtime, holidays and weekends as needed or requested
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Minimum two years’ experience as a R.D. in a healthcare/clinical environment beyond the completion of the American Dietetic Association internship
• Master of Science in nutrition & dietetics with registered dietitian eligibility established on or after January 1, 2024, or Bachelor of Science in nutrition & dietetics with registered dietitian eligibility established prior to January 1, 2024
• Licensed Registered Dietitian in the state of California
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated understanding of therapeutic and normal nutrition, with the ability to develop care plans for patients
• Completed American Dietetic Association internship
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

• Master of Science in nutrition & dietetics for registered dietitian eligibility established prior to January 1, 2024
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Advanced certification of CNSD, CDE, or CSP

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.