Lead Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian

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Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

Position Overview:

Provides functional guidance to department staff, which may include clinical dietitians, diet assistants, diet clerks, food service staff, and other support staff. Ensures the timely delivery of food service and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and/or Diabetes Self-Management Education/Training (DSMT). Participates in revisions to department standard workflows, policies, and procedures. Serves as the liaison between clinical dietitians, staff, physicians, patients, and family. Routinely performs all duties of a clinical dietitian as needed. Exercises sound judgement and clinical skills to develop and implement the patient's plan of care in a timely manner. Influences change initiatives within the department with other key stakeholders. Under direction, facilitates and/or leads department participation in organization-wide performance improvement initiatives. Responsible for covering for supervisor/manager/director in their absence.

Job Description:

Education:

Completion of an accredited degree program and a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Certification & Licensure:

RD-Registered Dietitian/RDN-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Typical Experience:

8 years recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

Provides complex care using a strong understanding of human anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, laboratory results, and medical terminology.

Outstanding written and verbal communications skills to explain complex information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and delegate assignments and work within standardized operating procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Analytical thought and judgment to identify innovative solutions.

Critical thinking, complex problem solving, and sound judgement.

General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR).

Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.

Interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork, collaboration, and customer service abilities.

Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

Competent in monitoring, assessing, organizing, coordinating, and prioritizing work of self and others.

Ability to:

Delegate and prioritize work within standardized policies and procedures objectives and meet deadlines.

Identify, evaluate, and resolve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent.

Work autonomously, as well as part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Influence and sustain change.

Provide constructive feedback, direction, and recognition to peers, reinforcing Sutter Health values and focusing the team's efforts on providing safe, reliable care.

Retain and apply new knowledge and skills.

Compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures, values, beliefs, and behaviors.

Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

Guide team to perform job duties and assigned tasks accurately and reliably.

Job Shift: Day/Evening

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements: Occasionally

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $57.55 to $74.81 / hour