Pediatric Registered Dietitian
Sacramento, California
University of California Davis Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Dietitian (Travel/Contract)

Location: Sacramento, California
Facility: UC Davis Medical Center

Position Details

• Specialty: Dietary Services (Dietitian)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (5x8's)
• Floating: Required
• Weekend Coverage: Rotates with inpatient adult team approximately every 2 months or as needed

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of work experience, including at least 2 years in acute care
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification required

Required Skills & Clinical Knowledge

• Enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Adult outpatient/clinic experience
• Acute myocardial infarction (MI)
• Elevated cholesterol/triglycerides
• Heart failure
• Diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Abdominal wounds and surgeries
• Chronic diarrhea
• Hyperemesis
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Effects of pressors on GI functioning
• Cirrhosis
• Dialysis, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• Acute and chronic kidney disease
• Blood glucose and A1C monitoring
• Lipid panel interpretation
• Use of diuretics, immunosuppressants, insulin, laxatives, steroids
• Dysphagia and aspiration safety
• Appetite stimulants
• Enteral nutrition (tube feedings)
• Fluid balance and assessment of fluid status
• Nutrition therapy complications
• Therapeutic diet orders
• Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
• Cachexia and cancer-related nutrition
• Chronic wounds
• Development of treatment plans
• Dietary guidelines and failure to thrive
• Fluid/electrolyte requirements
• Malabsorption syndromes
• Marasmus
• Metabolic demands
• Morbid obesity
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Nutrition assessments and reassessments
• Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE)
• Protein calorie malnutrition
• Refeeding syndrome
• Acute care hospital and ICU experience

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Driver’s License/State ID: Valid copy required urgently for system access
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including SSN trace, all counties/states lived/worked, national sex offender, nationwide criminal search)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education Verification: Required for certain allied specialties; not required for RDs
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or RQI AHA only
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or RQI AHA only
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) if applicable
  • Chemotherapy certification if applicable (issued within past 2 years)
  • State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam cleared within one year of start
  • Fit testing for N95 masks within one year of start (N95 3M 1860, 1870+, or 8210 with face shield; PAPR acceptable if fit test fails)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within past 10 years (declinations not accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (or documented positive with chest X-ray and questionnaire)
  • TB questionnaire prior to start and updated annually
  • Immunizations or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Hepatitis B titer required; declination or series accepted with conditions
  • Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required by November 1
• References: Two clinical references required, including one from most recent or recent employer
• Employment Application: Must cover last 3 years with explanations for gaps over 6 months
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific skills checklist required

Orientation & Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of all UC Davis Learning Management System (LMS) modules prior to start (unless extenuating circumstances)
• Facility-specific orientation modules acknowledgment required before start
• Badge pickup required at Health Administration Offices during business hours before orientation
• Signed confidentiality statement and HIPAA training confirmation required prior to clearance
• Compliance with UC Davis Medical Center policies and procedures

Additional Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) documentation must be submitted upfront
• Weekend rotation is generally every 2 months or as needed with inpatient adult team
• Floating to other units may be required

This position is ideal for dietitians with acute care experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in a major California medical center.