DIETITIAN II - University of California, Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The RDN will also participate in health assessments, wellness presentations, and other program development and enhancement activities for the Department of Medicine and University. Overall the RDN will act as a wellness champion to instill a "culture of wellness." The RDN must be able to work efficiently in a highly personalized manner to facilitate lasting health behavior change among program participants. The RDN should possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others as well as independently to complete tasks at hand. The incumbent reports to Weight Management Program Director and Medical Director. The incumbent will be responsible for protocols maintaining quality control procedures. Must be a registered dietitian.

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) will provide coaching, counseling, and information/referral services to clients of the UC Irvine Health Weight Management Program. Clients may have one or more chronic health conditions in addition to overweight/obesity. The RDN will provide wellness/nutrition coaching and support to clients in order to reduce weight and medical risk factors while promoting healthy behaviors (weight loss, nutritional counseling, and physical activity). The RDN will assess participants' needs and readiness to change and work with the client to establish individual goals. The RDN may be required to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) interventions for disease management and weight management in both individual and group settings.

• Certificate in Weight Management Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition/Dietetics Required
• Completed American Dietetic Association internship Required
• Certified Diabetes Educator Preferred
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Required
• Masters In Nutrition Preferred

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Special Conditions:

• Monday thru Friday with later shifts until 8pm Tuesday & Thursdays

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.