Clinical Dietitian I: Patient-Centric Nutrition Care

Dominican Hospital; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires applying clinical expertise with empathetic, evidence-based care, adhering to professional standards, and collaborating with patients and healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accredited dietetics program (ACEND) required or upon hire.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required within 90 days.
• Documentation in a patient’s medical record must be signed off by a registered/licensed dietitian until registration is obtained.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutritional assessment using age- and gender-appropriate standards and identifies patients at nutritional risk.
• Implements targeted nutrition interventions and provides education to patients/families.
• Develops nutrition prescriptions and monitors patient response to interventions.
• Collaborates with Food and Nutrition Services to enhance patient experience and diet order accuracy.
• Participates in peer reviews and chart audits and contributes to Diet Manual Handbook training.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Care plan development

Education

Bachelor's degree in accredited dietetics program

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Job description

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

The role requires applying clinical expertise with empathetic, evidence-based care, adhering to professional standards, and collaborating with patients and healthcare teams.