A Brief Overview
The Clinical Dietitian II works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities: application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, development and implementation of nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluation of the patient's progress. The Clinical Dietitian II uses the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) to determine scope of practice, established Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (SOP/SOPP) in nutrition care and practice-specific dietetics, and, as available, evidence-based practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines to help determine nutrition intervention(s).

The Clinical Dietitian II functions independently at the competent to proficient level of the SOP/SOPP to provide nutrition care to patients, including complex patient types. Clinical Dietitians II serve as a mentor, resource, and leader for the Clinical Dietitian I.

What you will do

• Able to perform all functions of Clinical Dietitian I.
• Works with a moderate degree of professional autonomy and independent practice using diagnostic reasoning skills in the application of the Nutrition Care Process.
• Assists in the oversight of the Nutrition Care Process in assigned area and applies research to refine department standards of care in that specialty area.
• Performs key role in at least one performance improvement initiative annually or the creation/revision of nutrition protocols or nutrition program.
• Participates in process and outcome measures initiatives using quantifiable indicators to identify actual results of a program, service, or activity. Or, participates in nutrition research studies and communicates findings through reports, abstracts, presentations, and publications.
• Serves as a mentor and trainer to Clinical Dietitians I.
• Serves as mentor for dietetic students and interns. Develops and coordinates student and intern learning experience.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition related field or a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university
• 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)
• Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or specialty area preferred
• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition related field or a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. 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). Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or specialty area preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience as a clinical dietitian AND at least one (1) specialty certification granted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Board, Certified Nutrition Support Specialist (CNSC) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or
• Three (3) years full time equivalent work experience as a clinical dietitian in a relevant setting providing care to complex patients
• Two years of work experience as a clinical dietitian AND a specialty certification (Certified Nutrition Support Specialist (CNSC), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Certified Specialist in Oncology (CSO), etc.) OR three years full time equivalent work experience as a clinical dietitian in a relevant setting providing care to complex patients.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy
• General knowledge of electronic medical record, nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software
• 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

• RD - Registered Dietitian within 90 Days
• RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist within 90 Days

About Stanford Hospital (Palo Alto, CA)

Healing humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time. Stanford Health Care, along with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and Stanford Medicine Partners, is part of the adult health care delivery system of Stanford Medicine. Combining clinical care, research, and education to advance the understanding and practice of medicine, we provide compassionate, coordinated care personalized for the unique needs of every patient. We are proud to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment. And we are pioneering leading-edge therapies that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. Stanford Medicine is an ecosystem comprising the School of Medicine and the pediatric and adult health care delivery systems. Together, we harness the full potential of biomedicine through collaborative research, education, and clinical care for patients of all ages. Precision Health is at the core of what we do, preventing disease before it strikes and treating it decisively when it does. Together, uniting our diverse perspectives and collective expertise for the greater good, we are Stanford Medicine.

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