Clinical Dietitian – Hospital Nutrition Expert

Adventist Health; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health White Memorial in Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients identified with nutritional risk. You will assess, plan, implement, and document nutrition interventions as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include patient education, monitoring nutrition plans, and mentoring dietetic interns. A formal dietetics pathway is required with RD eligibility within six months and HLFS compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition required.
• Master's Degree required only if eligibility for examination began on or after 1/1/24.
• Dietetic internship or its equivalent required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) within 6 months of residency completion required.
• HLFS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment of patients to identify nutritional risk and needs.
• Develops and implements comprehensive nutrition plans and care.
• Monitors intake, provides education, and documents outcomes.
• Collaborates with health care team and educates staff and interns.
• Supervises and mentors dietetic interns and staff.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education and training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition

Master's Degree

Dietetic internship or equivalent

Registered Dietitian (RD) within 6 months

HLFS (Hospital Fire and Life Safety)

Job description

Adventist Health White Memorial in Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients identified with nutritional risk. You will assess, plan, implement, and document nutrition interventions as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include patient education, monitoring nutrition plans, and mentoring dietetic interns. A formal dietetics pathway is required with RD eligibility within six months and HLFS compliance.