Clinical Dietitian I: Patient‑Centered Nutrition Care

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

Job summary

Dignity Health in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care and develop individualized plans to improve patient health outcomes. You will communicate nutritional data across systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert.

Responsibilities include performing nutritional assessments, implementing targeted interventions, and collaborating with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level ACEND-accredited dietetics program completed or in progress (upon hire)
• Registered Dietitian certification within 90 days or equivalent credentialing paths
• CDA/CDR or ADA registration within 90 days as applicable

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessments using age, gender, culture, and validated tools to identify nutrition-related diagnoses.
• Implement targeted nutrition interventions and provide education to patients and families.
• Develop care plans with appropriate feeding routes and prescriptions aligned with physician orders.
• Collaborate with Food and Nutrition Services to ensure menu accuracy and high-quality patient meals.
• Monitor patient responses to interventions and update plans in the medical record.
• Participate in peer review, chart audits, and staff training on nutrition care.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Job description

Dignity Health in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care and develop individualized plans to improve patient health outcomes. You will communicate nutritional data across systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert.

Responsibilities include performing nutritional assessments, implementing targeted interventions, and collaborating with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience.