Per Diem Dietitian- Culinary and Nutrition Orange- Day Shift

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.

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.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Clinical Nutrition Manager, and under general direction, the Dietitian II provides nutrition assessments, diagnosis, intervention, and education to inpatients and outpatients; assists in the development, evaluation, and revision of hospital nutrition policies and procedures; monitors for potential drug nutrient interactions; participates in patient conferences and unit rounds; plans and coordinates the preparation, distribution, and evaluation of staff meals;

and plans, organizes, and evaluates the patient, staff, and public food service operations. The Dietitian II performs a full range of Dietitian duties in more specialized areas and prepares and conducts grant research or formal teaching of physicians, students, and other health professionals and the community. Responsibilities may also include participating in significant administrative, research, or resource responsibilities, as well be involved in process improvement and special projects, such as complex nutrition-related projects.

If assigned to work with infants and children aged 0-21, CCS paneling / approval will be required within 1 year of hire qualified for CCS paneling. Attends discharge planning meetings for children with discharge needs applicable to the discipline. Non CCS paneled dietitians will be supervised by the CCS paneled dietitian for the care provided to children aged 0-21.

Required Qualifications:

• Willingness and availability to work overtime, holidays and weekends as needed or requested
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 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 (2) years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare/clinical environment beyond the completion of the American Dietetic Association internship
• Masters degree in foods and nutrition/dietetics with registered dietitian eligibility established on or after January 1, 2024, or Bachelors degree in foods and nutrition/dietetics with registered dietitian eligibility established prior to January 1, 2024
• Licensed Registered Dietitian in the state of California
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated understanding of therapeutic and normal nutrition, with the ability to develop care plans for patients
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to manage challenges while remaining composed and professional
• Completed American Dietetic Association Internship
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of individuals and stakeholders
• Ability to think critically, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage multiple priorities, and timely completion of tasks
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to engage in research, analysis, synthesizing…