Clinical Dietitian — Neonatal & Pediatric Expert

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, 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.

In this role you will integrate clinical expertise with evidence-based care, collaborate with food services on tray audits and diet orders, and support high-acuity patients across

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetics program with appropriate credentials.
• Eligibility or active status as a Registered Dietitian (ADA/CDR).
• Experience in acute care hospital or similar complex care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nutrition care and develop individualized plans for patients.
• Communicate nutritional data clearly across systems and participate in health team meetings.
• Collaborate with Food and Nutrition Services to ensure diet orders, trays, and menu compliance.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Evidence-based care

Education

ACEND-accredited dietetics program

Registered Dietitian ADA

Registered Dietitian CDR

Job description

Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, 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.

In this role you will integrate clinical expertise with evidence-based care, collaborate with food services on tray audits and diet orders, and support high-acuity patients across