Clinical Dietitian

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital in La Palma, CA is seeking a Registered Dietitian for per diem coverage. You will assess nutritional status, formulate care plans, coordinate implementation, and educate patients and families.

Responsibilities include approving appropriate supplements and contributing to the hospital formulary to fit patient populations. CMS requires RD; one year healthcare experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian required (CMS requirement).
• One year healthcare experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate patient nutritional care.
• Assesses the nutritional status of patients, formulates a care plan, coordinates its implementation, and evaluates its impact and effectiveness.
• Provides nutrition education to patients/families.
• Approves supplements as appropriate and assists in the development of a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population.

Education

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Founded in 1972, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. Our highly qualified team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Patients treated at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting. For more information visit www.lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate patient nutritional care. Assesses the nutritional status of patients, formulates a care plan, coordinates its implementation, and evaluates its impact and effectiveness. Provides nutrition education to patients/families. Approves supplements as appropriate and assists in the development of a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Registered Dietitian Required (CMS requirement)
• One year healthcare experience desirable.

Pay Transparency

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $42.00 to $42.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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