Clinical Dietitian: Nutritional Care & Assessment

Adventist Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian in Glendale, California, to provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients. Responsibilities include assessing nutritional risks, developing care plans, and educating patients and families. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition, Dietetic internship, and the ability to obtain Registered Dietitian certification within 6 months. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary communication and expertise in clinical nutrition, contributing significantly to patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in food and nutrition or equivalent is required.
• Dietetic internship or its equivalent is mandatory.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) within 6 months of completion of residency program is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments to evaluate patients' nutritional status.
• Develop and implement nutrition plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Educate patients and families on nutritional care and dietary needs.
• Monitor and document patient's nutritional status and response to interventions.
• Act as a resource for health care team personnel and dietetic interns.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Clinical care

Patient education

Interdisciplinary communication

Nutrition plan development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in food and nutrition

Master’s Degree

Dietetic internship

Job description

Adventist Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian in Glendale, California, to provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients. Responsibilities include assessing nutritional risks, developing care plans, and educating patients and families. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition, Dietetic internship, and the ability to obtain Registered Dietitian certification within 6 months. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary communication and expertise in clinical nutrition, contributing significantly to patient care and education.