Clinical Dietitian - Evidence‑Based Patient Nutrition

CommonSpirit Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care and develop individualized plans to improve patient outcomes.

You will communicate nutritional data across systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert. The role integrates clinical expertise with empathetic, evidence-based care, adhering to professional standards and fostering communication with patients and healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• ACEND-accredited dietetics program completion at hire
• Registered Dietitian credential within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition using age, gender, culture, and validated tools to diagnose nutrition-related needs.
• Provide nutrition education and interventions; monitor and update care plans.
• Develop feeding plans and nutrition prescriptions; track patient response in medical records.
• Collaborate with Food and Nutrition Services to optimize patient meals and diet orders; participate in audits and training.

Job description

Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care and develop individualized plans to improve patient outcomes.

You will communicate nutritional data across systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert. The role integrates clinical expertise with empathetic, evidence-based care, adhering to professional standards and fostering communication with patients and healthcare teams.