Clinical Dietitian

Emanate Health; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanate Health in West Covina, CA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess nutritional status of patients and develop evidence-based plans. You will educate patients and families about therapeutic diets, and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition while documenting in the EMR.

Ideal candidates have acute care experience, CDR RD certification, and strong customer service; Master’s degree if registration after Jan 1, 2024. Join a collaborative hospital nutrition team.

Qualifications

• BS in Dietetics/Nutrition or related degree from an accredited college.
• Master’s degree required if registration obtained after January 1, 2024.
• Active national professional organization membership preferred.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; BLS preferred.
• Experience in acute care clinical dietetics; nutrition education desired.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records, assesses nutritional status, and monitors intake.
• Educates patients, families, and caretakers on therapeutic diets and nutrition.
• Assesses parenteral and enteral feeding; documents assessments in EMR.
• Participates in staff development and nutrition presentations.

Skills

Customer service

Nutrition education

Clinical nutrition

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics/Nutrition

Master’s degree (required if registration after Jan 1, 2024)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Reviews medical records, records diet histories, and assesses the nutritional status of patients. Provides education as appropriate to patients, family members, and/or caretakers regarding therapeutic diets, enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition. Monitors patient nutritional intake and tolerance. Assesses patients on parenteral and enteral feedings. Records patient assessments and reassessments on the electronic medical record (EMR). Participates in staff development and nutrition presentations within the organization as needed.

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics/ Nutrition or related degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree required if registration obtained after January 1, 2024. Active membership in a national professional organization preferred (i.e., Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, American Diabetes Association, National Kidney Foundation, American Association of Diabetes Educators) in order to maintain current knowledge and trends in the profession. Active participation in local and state organizations is encouraged.

Minimum Experience Requirement:

Prior experience in acute care clinical dietetics. Experience with providing nutrition education desired. Excellent customer service skills required.

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. BLS preferred.