Clinical Dietitian: Evidence‑Based Patient Nutrition Leader

Dignity Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care, develop individualized plans to improve patient health outcomes.

You will communicate nutrition data across systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert. The role requires a strong clinical background, empathetic care, and adherence to professional standards while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and food service staff to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accredited dietetics program (ACEND).
• Registered Dietitian within 90 days.
• Preferred: Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutritional assessment using age and gender appropriate standards and identifies patients at nutrition risk.
• Implements targeted nutrition interventions and provides education to patients and families.
• Monitors, reevaluates, and updates nutrition plans as needed in the medical record.
• Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to optimize patient meals and service.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accredited Dietetics program (ACEND)

Job description

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care, develop individualized plans to improve patient health outcomes.

You will communicate nutrition data across systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert. The role requires a strong clinical background, empathetic care, and adherence to professional standards while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and food service staff to optimize