UC Title: DIETITIAN PD
Position Number: 40841301
Reports to: Temp Agency Staff-Non UC
Working Title: Per Diem Dietitian
Cost Center: Culinary & Nutrition Services (428340)
Bargaining Unit: UPTE
FLSA: Nonexempt
Date Created: 10/01/2021
Job Code: 005421
Hours: As Needed
Shift: Day Shift
FTE: 0.1
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Clinical Nutrition Manager, the Per Diem Dietitian is responsible for formulating, documenting and implementing nutrition care plans. Duties include conducting and documenting assessments, reassessments, consults, calorie counts, and Nitrogen balances. Assists in the development and revision of hospital Nutrition policies and procedures. participates in patient conferences and unit rounds. monitors for potential drug nutrient interactions and provides nutrition education and counseling for patients and families. Participates in process improvement and special projects, such as Nursing & Medical Student/Resident In-services, support group meetings, and patient education classes for the community. Will attend interdisciplinary hospital committee meetings as assigned. Oversees the daily activities diet office and patient services staff as needed.
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, 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 (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and
Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).
Salary Range:
Hourly Rate Minimum $45.14 Midpoint $45.14 Maximum $45.14
Required Qualifications:
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Understanding of medical terminology
Demonstrated understanding of therapeutic and normal nutrition, with the ability to develop care plans for patients
Willingness and availability to work overtime, holidays and weekends as needed or requested
Minimum two years experience as an R.D. in a healthcare/clinical environment
Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Must possess either a graduate degree or advanced certification in a Nutrition related field
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to Work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
