Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition

Oak Valley Hospital District; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Valley Hospital District is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RDN) to join the Nutrition and Food services team. The role focuses on comprehensive nutrition assessment, intervention, education, and monitoring for patients in acute care and skilled nursing settings.

The position emphasizes implementing the Nutrition Care Process, ensuring evidence-based care, and collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required.
• Master’s degree required for individuals credentialed after January 1, 2024 (per CDR requirements, if applicable).
• Clinical dietetics experience in hospital or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and therapeutic diets.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensure as required by California state law.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition assessment, intervention, education, and monitoring.
• Implement the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and ensure evidence-based care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Teamwork

Nutrition assessment

Evidence-based care

NCP knowledge

RDN credential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Master's degree (post-Jan 2024 per CDR)

Job description

Oak Valley Hospital District is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RDN) to join the Nutrition and Food services team. The role focuses on comprehensive nutrition assessment, intervention, education, and monitoring for patients in acute care and skilled nursing settings.

The position emphasizes implementing the Nutrition Care Process, ensuring evidence-based care, and collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.