Acute Care Clinical Dietitian II (Per Diem)

MemorialCare Health System; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System is seeking a per diem Clinical Dietitian II in Laguna Hills to provide routine and specialized nutrition services within Adult Nutrition. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, dietitians, and care teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position requires a minimum of three years’ acute care experience, registration as a dietitian or RD/RDN within 90 days, and a strong foundation in therapeutic nutrition and counseling. Per diem shift is days.

Qualifications

• Three years’ clinical dietitian experience in acute care preferred.
• Expertise in normal and therapeutic nutrition, medical terminology, and care planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication with patients and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor nutritional status of hospitalized patients.
• Provide specialized nutrition care for high acuity patients.
• Document Nutrition Care Process and care plans.
• Plan and monitor nutrition support activities.
• Provide nutrition counseling to inpatients, outpatients, and groups.

Skills

Clinical dietitian experience

Nutrition knowledge

Communication (verbal & written)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

Master’s Degree in Nutrition (preferred)

ACEND program or equivalent

RD/RDN registration required within 90 days

Job description

MemorialCare Health System is seeking a per diem Clinical Dietitian II in Laguna Hills to provide routine and specialized nutrition services within Adult Nutrition. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, dietitians, and care teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position requires a minimum of three years’ acute care experience, registration as a dietitian or RD/RDN within 90 days, and a strong foundation in therapeutic nutrition and counseling. Per diem shift is days.