JOB SUMMARY The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for and has the authority to deliver nutrition care according to the philosophy, policies, and goals/objectives of the Nutrition Department. The Dietitian assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nutritional processes for individual patient care. The Registered Dietitian makes determinations regarding the progress of the patient toward nutrition goals and utilizes a professional relationship with the patient and family to facilitate those goals. The Dietitian modifies and delivers care specific to the specific behaviors/needs of patients aged neonate through geriatrics within the scope of service of for the Nutrition Department for all in-patient acute units. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES + Provides nutrition screening, assessments, follow-up for patients within applicable policy including nutrition diagnosis and care plan. + Collaborates with Nutrition Dietetic Technician Registered (NDTR)for indicated patient nutrition care. + Coordinates with healthcare team for patient-centered care. + Coordinates nutrition counseling, and education, and community referrals (if indicated). + Evaluates effectiveness of nutrition care. + Oversees and monitors nutrition screening process. + Participates in nutrition education activities outside department setting. + Works with department leadership when indicated to support oversight of patient meal services, diet orders, patient menus. + Supports patient satisfaction initiatives organizationally and department-based. Upholds the NorthBay Way principle and uses AIDET tools with each patient interaction. + Provides support to dietetic intern(s) when assigned in collaboration with Clinical Nutrition Supervisor. + Demonstrates the ability to transfer scientific knowledge from social, biological, chemical, and physical sciences in applying the nutrition process. JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education : B.S. degree in Nutrition or Dietetics. Completion of Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)-approved or accredited internship with emphasis on clinical nutrition. 2. Licensure: Currently Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. (Registered Dietitian Eligible is also acceptable if the Commission on Dietetic Registration Exam is scheduled and RD status is obtained within 60 days of hire). California Children Services (CCS) paneled Clinical Registered Dietitian preferred. 3. Experience: At least one-year clinical experience in an acute care hospital or completion of CDR-accredited internship with emphasis on clinical nutrition. 4. Skills: Applies the nutrition care process in providing care. Capable of working independently and applying time management effectively. Requires written, verbal, and electronic communication skills. 5. Interpersonal Skills: + Demonstrates the NorthBay Way. The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence. + Must meet high customer service expectations and demonstrate the NorthBay Way with all staff, patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and contractors. + Excellent communica­tion and interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, co-workers, patients, and families. + Ability to remain flexible and positive within a rapidly changing patient care environment. 6. Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality. 7. Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Light. As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.