Clinical Dietitian, Nutritional Services, Per Diem, Variable Shift

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, CA, seeks a Clinical Dietitian to translate nutrition science into patient-centered care for inpatients and outpatients. The role emphasizes comprehensive nutrition assessments, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and collaboration with the care team to optimize outcomes.

RD certification and hospital experience preferred; BLS required, IAMTAC within 30 days. You will participate in performance improvement projects, educate patients and staff, and act as a

Qualifications

• B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited program.
• Completion of a dietetics internship or an accredited Master’s program.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) at hire or within 6 months.
• Maintenance of continuing education per CDR requirements.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments and recommendations to achieve optimal nutritional status.
• Chart assessments and care plans in the electronic medical record.
• Evaluate provision of Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals.
• Consult with patients and caregivers regarding diet, instructions and discharge planning.
• Monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition and adherence to diet orders.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams and department committees.
• Provide nutrition education programs for patients and staff.
• Act as preceptor to dietetic interns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Patient interaction

Education

BS in Nutrition and Dietetics

Accredited dietetics program

Dietetics internship or Master's

RD certification within 6 months

Continuing education per CDR

Job description

About MarinHealth

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world‑class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever‑expanding network of clinics, and a new state‑of‑the‑art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327‑bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

Company: Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range: $40.53 - $60.80

Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Dietitian interprets the discipline of food and nutrition into the provision of a service designed to improve or maintain the nutrition/health status of both in and out patients.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions

Job Specifications

• Education: B.S. degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field preferred.
• Completion of a didactic and clinical program in dietetics approved or accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Completion of a dietetic internship, or completion of a Master’s Degree program meeting the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements for Dietitian Registration required.
• Completion of the dietetic registration exam (or within 6 months of hire).
• Maintenance of continuing education: meets requirements of Commission on Dietetic Registration and supports professional development in area assigned (disease/conditions/ages of patients).
• Experience: Hospital work experience preferred.
• License and Certifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
• Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire.

Prerequisite Skills

• Well-developed interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians and hospital staff
• Organizational skills and ability to accomplish work without direct daily supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work productively with people who have both similar and different backgrounds

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria)

• Infants: Birth up to 1 year
• Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years
• Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years
• School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years
• Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years
• Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years
• Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years
• Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years
• Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance)

Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Duties And Responsibilities

Essential (Not Modifiable)

• Completes nutritional assessments and makes appropriate recommendations to achieve optimal nutritional status of patients.
• Charts pertinent information indicating nutrition assessments and implementation of care plans in patient’s electronic medical record.
• Evaluates provision of Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals.
• Consults with patients, family or caregiver regarding diet, diet instruction, discharge instruction and evaluates comprehension.
• Monitors appropriate provision of enteral and/or parenteral nutrition to patients.
• Monitors menus to assure compliance with prescribed diet order.
• Participates as a member of the patient care team - integrating Medical Nutrition Therapy with other forms of therapy provided to the patient.
• Participates on interdisciplinary teams, department committees, meetings and projects.
• Meets and consults with health care committees, medical rounds and case conferences regarding nutrition care.
• Actively involved with performance improvement projects.
• Monitors administration of diet orders as needed.
• Supervises tray line as needed.
• Provides management support in the absence of the Director of Nutrition Services, Clinical Nutrition Manager, and/or Executive Chef.
• Provides nutrition education programs for community and staff.
• Acts as interdepartmental liaison with Nursing, Medical Staff and other departments.
• Acts as preceptor to dietetic interns.
• Adapts to changing demands and selects appropriate work methods.

Secondary (Modifiable)

• Plans work time effectively to meet department deadlines.
• Reliable in work habits.
• Prepares educational materials for patient use.
• Provides nutrition material to medical staff and other clinicians upon request.
• Notifies Clinical Nutrition Manager when professional materials are needed.
• Interprets professional guidelines and legislation regulations.
• Participates in in-service training.
• Consults with outpatients in collaboration with the Center for Integrative Health and Wellness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accommodation

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [e-mail].

C.A.R.E.S. Standards

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We are Equal Opportunity Employers

We are Equal Opportunity Employers, and we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. If an accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or email [e-mail] to initiate the process.