? TrueCare is a trusted healthcare provider serving San Diego and Riverside Counties, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to underserved communities. We are committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status. With a focus on culturally sensitive, affordable services, TrueCare aims to improve the health of diverse communities. Our vision is to be the premier healthcare provider in the region, delivering exceptional patient experiences through innovative, integrated care. The Registered Dietitian (RD) II is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing individualized nutrition plans, and providing education and counseling including Medical Nutrition Therapy, (MNT) to TrueCare patients in Adults, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics and/ or Women's Health Services. The RD II develops patient-centered individualized nutrition plans based on nutritional assessment, medications, and health status in collaboration with clinical providers and the patient care team. The RD II will work with patients to create

S.M.A.R.T

goals (specific, measurable, achievable, results-focused, time-bound) that meet their health and wellness goals. When providing nutritional care, Registered Dietitians must support the racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity of patients and their families while adhering to evidence-based best practices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assess and screen for nutrition risk(s) using standards established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Develop, implement, and monitor nutrition care plans per established policies and procedures and provide counseling to patients and family members.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and nutrition education to patients and/or family members using patient-centered counseling skills and motivational interviewing techniques on chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, hyperlipidemias, weight loss including bariatric surgery pre-op and others.
• Provide appropriate age-specific care, with consideration to the individual's educational, cultural, and socioeconomic background. Guide patients and their families to select at least one SMART goal at the end of the appointment.
• Provide nutrition and lactation education per CPSP Nutrition guidelines; collaborate with clinicians and lactation team to promote pregnancy outcome and lactation goals, in the Women's Health and Pediatrics service lines.
• Ensure documentation in the Electronic Health Record for all patients is in accordance with TrueCare, HIPAA and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team, attend department meetings and serve as a nutrition resource for the healthcare team.
• Develop and/or revise educational materials, classes, training, guidelines, protocols, and other resources to support nutrition services.
• Provide patients with appropriate internal and external referral resources.
• Mentor Health Partners, new dietitians, and dietetic interns, as needed.
• Ensure punctual, regular, and timely attendance in accordance with the TrueCare Employee Handbook; report to work on time and as scheduled and remain at work for the entire duration of each shift; and follow TrueCare policies for notifying the supervisor of and documenting all planned and unplanned absences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition services, nutrition sciences, dietetics, or related field.
• Current accreditation by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a dietitian in community nutrition or public health.
• Knowledge of general, therapeutic and community nutrition.
• Knowledge and experience in nutrition education and interventions.
• Computer proficiency, particularly with Electronic Health/Medical Record systems and the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ensure punctual, regular, and timely attendance in accordance with the TrueCare Employee Handbook; report to work on time and as scheduled and remain at work for the entire duration of each shift; and follow TrueCare policies for notifying the supervisor of and documenting all planned and unplanned absences.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field.
• Knowledge of Maternal and Infant Health, CDPH, CPSP, and gestational diabetes counseling programs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of clinical competencies based on Nutrition Care Standards of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics .

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation Competitive Time Off Low-cost health, dental, vision & life insurance Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance program This position pays $43.03 to $ 64.54 on an hourly basis.?

Pay transparency:

If you are hired at TrueCare, your salary will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining an offer. TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to support all team members recruited or employed here.

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