Clinical Dietitian (Dietary) - Days

KPC Health; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide exceptional nutritional care and education to patients of all ages. This role involves collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team to ensure quality patient care, developing nutrition-related policies, and staying updated on current trends in nutrition and healthcare delivery systems. If you have a passion for nutrition and a desire to make a positive impact on patient health, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive environment that values your expertise and contributions.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

100% employer paid medical for dependents

Employee Assistance Program

Basic Life and AD&D

401k plan with company match

Generous PTO plan

Pet Insurance Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in an acute hospital environment preferred.
• Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care and education for hospitalized patients of all ages.
• Maintain communication with health care team regarding nutritional concerns.

Skills

Nutritional Care

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Knowledge of Healthcare Trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Foods/Nutrition or Food Service Administration

Registered Dietitian Certification

Job description

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing nutritional care and education for hospitalized patients of all ages, including infants, toddlers, early and middle childhood, adolescent, middle adulthood, and geriatrics, as well as for out-patients referred by Western Medical Staff physicians. The Dietitian is responsible for maintaining open communication with nurses, physicians, and other health care team members regarding the nutritional concerns of patients. The Dietitian is responsible for participating with the Director of Nutrition in the development of nutrition-related policies and procedures pertinent to clinical areas, and in providing quality patient care.

Requirements:

1. 6 months experience in an acute hospital environment preferred
2. Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
3. Bachelor’s degree with major in Foods/Nutrition or Food Service Administration
4. Possesses in-depth knowledge of all aspects of Nutritional Care
5. Possesses knowledge of current trends in Nutrition and healthcare delivery systems. Possess ability to plan and supervise work of others

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage is provided for all full time and part time employees*
• Medical is 100% employer paid including dependents*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous PTO plan*
• Pet Insurance Discount Program*
• Employee Discount Program*
  *Per diem staff ineligible