Job Title
Chief Dietitian
Job Category
Management and Administration
Company
UCLA Health System
Los Angeles, California 90095
hr.healthcare.ucla.edu
Job Description and Requirements
It takes a special focus to be the Best in the West.
The passionate desire to improve human life is at the core of all of our achievements at UCLA Health System. In the U.S.News & World Report Americas Best Hospitals Honor Roll, we have ranked as the best hospital in the western United States for 22 consecutive years. This level of consistency in patient outcomes couldnt be achieved without a team that truly cares. We invite you to join us.
Chief Dietitian
In this position, youll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical nutrition therapy and clinical nutrition services for patients at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. This involves helping develop policies and procedures for medical and clinical nutrition activities; supervising and evaluating the performance of dietitians, DTRs and diet assistants; working closely with food service managers and supervisors to ensure nutritious food selection for patients; and participating in patient satisfaction programs and performance/quality improvement initiatives. This is a 5-month contract with potential for full-time employment.
To qualify, you must be certified as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and have 3-5 years of clinical management experience in an acute care setting. Proficiency with nutrition software applications is also required.
THE BENEFITS OF BELONGING
As a valued full-time member of our staff, youll enjoy outstanding benefits, including health, dental and vision plans that begin on your first day and a retirement plan that is one of the best in the nation. You will also receive 13 paid holidays and 15 vacation days beginning your first year. Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
For more information, please apply online at http://hr.healthcare.ucla.edu and reference Job Code H61883 or contact David Grometer at DGrometer@mednet.ucla.edu. EOE
Contact
David Grometer
DGrometer@mednet.ucla.edu
[posted May 9, 2012]
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