Per Diem / PRN RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
Days

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This is an onsite Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Dietetic Technician works closely with the Registered Dietitian to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities: performing basic nutritional risk screening, obtaining nutrition and diet history from patients and/or family members for the nutrition assessment, observe and monitor oral intake and weight trends to determine effectiveness of nutrition interventions, provide menu assistance and guidance in accordance to prescribed diet order, assist with implementation of nutrition interventions as determined by procedure or Registered Dietitian, provide basic nutrition educations once specific competency is met.

The Dietetic Technician consults and operates under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian, Clinical Nutrition Supervisor, or Clinical Nutrition Manager for guidance on complex patients or issues when appropriate.

Locations
Stanford Health Care (Palo Alto, CA; onsite)

What you will do

• Employees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

• Employees must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

• C-I-CARE
  • Executes world class practices of service and patient care in support of C-I-CARE standards.
  • Uses C-I-CARE templates and the following components for all communication with patients and staff:
  ◦ CONNECT with people by calling them their proper name, or the name they prefer (Mr., Ms., Dr.)
  ◦ INTRODUCE yourself and your role
  ◦ COMMUNICATE what you are going to do, how long it will take, and how it will impact the patient
  ◦ ASK permission before entering a room, examining a patient or undertaking an activity
  ◦ RESPOND to patient’s questions or requests promptly; anticipate patient needs
  ◦ EXIT courteously with an explanation of what will come next.

• Performs comprehensive nutrition screening to determine nutrition risk for each patient. High nutrition risk patients will be seen by the Registered Dietitian.

• May provide diet educations, upon demonstrating competency in the education.

• Performs thorough assessment of oral intakes, through calorie counts and/or historical data. Utilizes this information, along with other anthropometric data, to determine nutritional risk.

• Develops patient care plans including goals that consider varied needs of age and population specific groups as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns. Defines the time and frequency of care including intensity, duration, and follow-up.

• Provides menu assistance for patients and caretakers to help navigate room service options, taking cultural, religious, and ethnic preferences into consideration. Assist with implementation of nutrition care plan interventions per protocol or as determined by RD, in accordance with the patient’s prescribed diet order, food allergies, and personal/religious/cultural preferences.

• Serves as liaison between Clinical Nutrition, Food Service and Nursing Units; Communicates information, participates in productive problem solving and provides accountability at the Nursing Unit level.

• Monitors, evaluates and documents patient nutrition-related outcomes through selection of indicators relevant to the nutrition diagnosis or signs or symptoms, nutrition goals, medical diagnosis, and outcomes and quality management goals and use of standardized indicators.

• As needed, delegates or coordinates nutrition plan of care with other healthcare professionals, including coordinating care with other dietitian(s) across the continuity of care spectrum.

• May complete administrative duties related to patient care including triaging phone calls, faxing, and scheduling patient appointments.

• May conduct in-services and educational presentations to hospital/department staff. May participate in community projects and education as needed/assigned. Works cooperatively with food service staff to ensure conformation to nutrition prescriptions.

• Participates in orientation and training of new Dietetic Technicians and Dietetic Interns, and facilitates learning experience by providing instruction and feedback.

• Maintains productivity standards and practices effective time management and prioritizing of tasks. Maintains accurate record-keeping of daily clinical activities. Manages resources (time, materials, and staff) in a cost-effective manner. Practices charge capture procedures in a timely manner according to established protocols and regulations. Submits all required documentation, reports, and logs in a timely fashion, and in a professional and complete manner per department standards.

• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or directed.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

• Associate’s Degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition-related field from an accredited college or university preferred

• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (formerly known as the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education) preferred

Experience Qualifications

• One (1) year of work experience as a Dietetic Technician or related profession preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and application of nutrition services and basic medical nutrition therapy.

• General knowledge of electronic medical record, nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to accomplish assigned work within time constraints.

• Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic form to patients, public, hospital/clinic and medical staff, and physicians.

• Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units and/or outpatient clinics.

• Ability to counsel and educate others.

• Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.

• Decision-making, problem solving, and collaboration.

Licenses and Certifications

• DTR - Dietetic Tech preferred .

Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience


Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.


You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.