Clinical Dietitian II – Acute Care Specialist

MemorialCare; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

MemorialCare is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II for the Laguna Hills location. The role focuses on routine and specialized nutrition services for patients, families, and staff, adhering to department standards and policies.

The position emphasizes high-quality, cost-effective care and collaboration with the health care team. The role requires RD/RDN credentials, strong nutrition knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience as a clinical dietitian in an acute care setting preferred.
• Active RD/RDN registration required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Expertise in normal and therapeutic nutrition, medical terminology and abbreviations; nutritional assessment and care planning; nutrition counseling and verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and monitor the nutritional status of hospitalized patients.
• Provide specialized nutrition care for high acuity patients.
• Document the nutrition plan using the Nutrition Care Process.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Nutrition care planning

Verbal/written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Master's Degree in Nutrition (preferred)

Active RD/RDN registration (CDR) or within 90 days of hire

Job description

MemorialCare is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II for the Laguna Hills location. The role focuses on routine and specialized nutrition services for patients, families, and staff, adhering to department standards and policies.

The position emphasizes high-quality, cost-effective care and collaboration with the health care team. The role requires RD/RDN credentials, strong nutrition knowledge, and excellent communication skills.