Clinical Dietitian: NICU/Pediatric & Critical Care

Compass Group, North America; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Advancement

Free CEUs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy in an acute care hospital setting, with NICU/Pediatric and trauma coverage.

You will perform nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, and educate patients, families, staff on nutrition and lifestyle strategies. Collaboration with the care team supports evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RDN) or be exam eligible.
• Licensed Dietitian (or working toward licensure) in the state of practice.
• Healthcare experience preferred; strong clinical training welcomed for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education in an acute care setting.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Educate patients, families, staff on nutrition and lifestyle strategies.
• Apply evidence-based practice aligned with diet manual and facility protocols.
• Contribute to quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with food service management to achieve patient satisfaction.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible

Licensed Dietitian in state of practice

Job description

Morrison Healthcare in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy in an acute care hospital setting, with NICU/Pediatric and trauma coverage.

You will perform nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, and educate patients, families, staff on nutrition and lifestyle strategies. Collaboration with the care team supports evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.