Clinical Dietitian - Medical Nutrition Therapy Expert

Adventist Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health White Memorial in Los Angeles, Downey, CA, seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care for patients identified with nutritional risk. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and document outcomes in accordance with policy and practice standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in nutrition or equivalent, a Dietetic internship, and RD licensure within 6 months of residency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in food and nutrition or equivalent is required.
• Master’s Degree required if eligibility for examination began on or after 1/1/24.
• Dietetic internship or its equivalent is required.
• Experience as a Clinical Dietitian is preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) within 6 months of residency completion is required.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive nutritional assessments and reassessments.
• Develops and documents nutrition plans and interventions.
• Educates patients and families about nutrition and care plans.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and dietetic interns.
• Orients new staff and provides ongoing education.
• Monitors and documents patient response to nutrition therapy.

Skills

Nutritional care

Clinical Dietitian

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in food and nutrition or equivalent

Master’s Degree (eligibility for exam after 1/1/24)

Job description

Adventist Health White Memorial in Los Angeles, Downey, CA, seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care for patients identified with nutritional risk. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and document outcomes in accordance with policy and practice standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in nutrition or equivalent, a Dietetic internship, and RD licensure within 6 months of residency.