#124521 (RD) Principal Dietitian Supervisor

DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Clinical Nutrition Manager, the Principal Dietitian Supervisor is assigned full professional and administrative responsibility for a designated clinical nutrition program within UCSD Health. Coordinates and supervises clinical dietitians and support staff and covers all clinical nutrition work assignments, managing the delivery of nutrition care in assigned units. Provides nutrition care for complex nutrition issues for patients requiring specific professional knowledge and special needs.

Actively participates in committee and clinical meetings and coordinates daily work of dietitians in assigned to area. Responsible for the coordination of HR functions, scheduling, staff evaluations, competency assessments, in-servicing, quality improvement projects/audits, collaboration with leaders and staff to solve complex problems related to systems, and demonstrate leadership on interdisciplinary teams and committees and for research.

Works on interdisciplinary team and within division and department on committees and projects. Contributes to the dietetic internship: evaluation & development of curriculum for assigned area, supervision of dietetic interns, teaching assigned classes. Actively assesses, evaluates, and maintains professional development and competency related to assigned units. Performs other related functions as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and proven success in academic and applied background in clinical nutrition for acute care setting.
• Solid understanding of application of principles to fit needs of patients of diverse health situations.
• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus five(5) years of related experience/training.
• Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Certification in nutrition specialty area or ability to obtain at next scheduled examination date, generally within six months or Master's degree.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy principles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional nutrition certification.
• A majority of the clinical training must have taken place in a large teaching hospital.
• Previous leadership or teaching or supervisory experience.
• Masters's Degree in Nutrition.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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