Clinical Dietitian - Acute Care & Nutrition Leadership

Kindred; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Riverside is seeking a Dietitian to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutritional care for patients. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure individualized dietary needs are met through clinical consultation, menu oversight, education, and ongoing monitoring.

Responsibilities include initial and reassessments, documentation, nutrition therapy prescriptions, and collaboration with Culinary Services to meet patient needs while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in dietetics, nutrition or related field (Required).
• Registered Dietitian with CDR (Required).
• State licensure or certification where required (Required).
• SAFE Serve Certification (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan nutritional care for patients.
• Prescribe nutrition therapy and monitor tolerance.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary nutrition care teams.
• Manage menus and diet orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets and food choices.
• Document assessments, care plans, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate with Culinary Services and staff to meet patient needs.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Dietitian registration

Documentation

Menu planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Food safety

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Communication

Training & education

Education

Bachelors in Dietetics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kindred Hospital Riverside is seeking a Dietitian to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutritional care for patients. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure individualized dietary needs are met through clinical consultation, menu oversight, education, and ongoing monitoring.

Responsibilities include initial and reassessments, documentation, nutrition therapy prescriptions, and collaboration with Culinary Services to meet patient needs while maintaining quality standards.