Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Acute Care Nutrition

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian who will provide expert nutrition care, develop individualized plans, and improve patient health outcomes in an acute care setting.

You will communicate nutrition data across systems, participate in health team meetings, and collaborate with Food and Nutrition Services to ensure accurate diet orders and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy and ability to plan, develop, and deliver interventions.
• Ability to assess patients and develop and implement a treatment plan.
• Ability to educate about food requirements, eating habits, and therapeutic nutrition.
• Knowledge of menu planning and nutrition standards.
• Familiarity with dietary guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutritional assessment using age/gender standards and cultural considerations, identifying nutrition-related diagnoses as indicated.
• Implements targeted nutrition interventions and provides education to patients and families.
• Develops individualized nutrition plans including feeding routes and prescriptions, with ongoing evaluation.
• Collaborates with Food and Nutrition Services to improve patient experience and ensure diet orders and menu compliance.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nutrition education

Care planning

Dietary guidelines

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian who will provide expert nutrition care, develop individualized plans, and improve patient health outcomes in an acute care setting.

You will communicate nutrition data across systems, participate in health team meetings, and collaborate with Food and Nutrition Services to ensure accurate diet orders and high-quality patient care.