Dietitian - Full Time - $6000 Sign On Bonus
UHS
Summary
The Temecula Valley Hospital Dietitian is responsible for the initial nutrition appropriate to the patient's clinical presentation/diagnosis, nutritional needs, age, developmental level, cultural and religious orientation. Develops a nutritional care plan that is individualized for each patient based on the assessment, including input from the patient, family members and multidisciplinary team. Makes appropriate recommendations to physician for nutrition care plan and/or needs.
Job description
Essential Job Duties
- Identifies and prioritizes the need for further assessment and monitoring of nutritional needs.
- Identifies nutritional risks, performs age-specific comprehensive nutritional assessment upon initiation of nutrition support according to hospital policy and guidelines.
- Verifies written diet order and appropriateness of diet prescribed by the physician upon assessment of the patient.
Requirements
- Completion of all academic and supervised practice requirements as set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Minimum of a Master's degree in food and/or nutrition related field granted by a USDE accredited institution or foreign equivalent
- Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a dietitian (RD) or dietitian nutritionist (RDN)
- Maintains Certification in Food Service Sanitation by the Department of Health (Riverside County)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Sign On Bonus
- Growth Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.