Clinical Dietitian: Forensic Nutrition & Care Plans

Centurion Health; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 54,552 - 77,696; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Dietitian at Atascadero State Hospital in California to provide medical nutrition therapy within a multidisciplinary team. This role supports forensic clients and inmates in a state facility, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Nutrition Services.

The position requires a graduate degree in nutrition and current dietitian registration, CPR certification, and ability to pass a background check. Day shift, full-time/part-time with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Valid registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutritional care plans based on nutritional history and assessments.
• Advise clinical personnel on special nutritional needs.
• Interpret prescriptions for special diets.
• Authorize substitution or modification of special diets.
• Assist in selection and training of dietary staff.
• Plan and conduct in-service training programs for food personnel.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Nutrition & Dietetics knowledge

Record-keeping

Communication with healthcare team

Education

Graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

Centurion Health is seeking a Dietitian at Atascadero State Hospital in California to provide medical nutrition therapy within a multidisciplinary team. This role supports forensic clients and inmates in a state facility, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Nutrition Services.

The position requires a graduate degree in nutrition and current dietitian registration, CPR certification, and ability to pass a background check. Day shift, full-time/part-time with competitive benefits.