Clinical Dietitian: Nutritional Therapy & Patient Care

PACIFICA OF THE VALLEY CORP; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica of the Valley Corp in California seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess nutritional status, develop care plans, and collaborate with the patient care team to optimize outcomes.

The role requires active patient counseling, documentation, and education material development, with a focus on medical nutrition therapy and individualized consultations. California RD license required; hospital setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field.
• One (1) year clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian, preferably in a hospital environment (acute and/or long-term care).
• Valid California Registered Dietitian.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Completing patient nutritional assessment and establishing a plan of care for the patient’s nutritional requirements; utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the age-specific as well as cultural, religious and ethnic needs of assigned patient population
• Documenting assessment, plan, actions and patient progress
• Developing, reviewing, updating and implementing educational materials
• Serving as an expert resource – collaborating with the multi-disciplinary patient care team on any nutrition related matters
• Obtaining and documenting initial patient assessments – establishing priorities according to patient needs
• Participating in care planning and patient rounds

Skills

Excellent communication

Excellent customer service

Education and teaching

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

Pacifica of the Valley Corp in California seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess nutritional status, develop care plans, and collaborate with the patient care team to optimize outcomes.

The role requires active patient counseling, documentation, and education material development, with a focus on medical nutrition therapy and individualized consultations. California RD license required; hospital setting preferred.