University Of California Irvine
Dietitian II - Culinary & Nutrition Services- F/T Day Shift
University Of California Irvine, Orange, California, United States, 92613
Who We Are
UCI Health
is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Your Role on the Team
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.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total Compensation
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.
Required Qualifications:Willingness and availability to work overtime, holidays and weekends as needed or requestedUnderstanding of medical terminologyStrong interpersonal and communication skillsMust possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned dutiesMust demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the jobMinimum two (2) years' experience as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare/clinical environment beyond the completion of the American Dietetic Association internshipMasters 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, 2024Licensed Registered Dietitian in the state of CaliforniaEffective communication skills, both verbal and writtenDemonstrated understanding of therapeutic and normal nutrition, with the ability to develop care plans for patientsDemonstrated ability to manage challenges while remaining composed and professionalDemonstrated knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookCompleted American Dietetic Association InternshipAbility to work collaboratively with a wide array of individuals and stakeholdersAbility to think critically, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage multiple priorities, and timely completion of tasksAbility to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workloadAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health SystemAbility to engage in research, analysis, synthesizing information, and communicating outcomesPreferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics for registered dietitian eligibility established prior to January 1, 2024Demonstrated prior experience teaching and overseeing dietetic interns or other studentsConditions 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 ScanLegal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-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. 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.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
UCI Health
is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Your Role on the Team
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.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total Compensation
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.
Required Qualifications:Willingness and availability to work overtime, holidays and weekends as needed or requestedUnderstanding of medical terminologyStrong interpersonal and communication skillsMust possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned dutiesMust demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the jobMinimum two (2) years' experience as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare/clinical environment beyond the completion of the American Dietetic Association internshipMasters 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, 2024Licensed Registered Dietitian in the state of CaliforniaEffective communication skills, both verbal and writtenDemonstrated understanding of therapeutic and normal nutrition, with the ability to develop care plans for patientsDemonstrated ability to manage challenges while remaining composed and professionalDemonstrated knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookCompleted American Dietetic Association InternshipAbility to work collaboratively with a wide array of individuals and stakeholdersAbility to think critically, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage multiple priorities, and timely completion of tasksAbility to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workloadAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health SystemAbility to engage in research, analysis, synthesizing information, and communicating outcomesPreferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics for registered dietitian eligibility established prior to January 1, 2024Demonstrated prior experience teaching and overseeing dietetic interns or other studentsConditions 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 ScanLegal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-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. 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.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization