Clinical Dietitian - Patient-Centered Nutrition Care

Dominican Hospital; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care and develop individualized plans to improve patient outcomes. You will communicate nutrition data across systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert.

Interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based care are essential, with a focus on culturally appropriate counseling and adherence to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics from ACEND-accredited program.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) within 90 days.
• Possess/obtain RD credentialing within 90 days (ADA/CDR).

Responsibilities

• Performs nutritional assessment using standard guidelines and identifies nutrition needs.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans for patients.
• Communicates nutrition data across systems and participates in health team meetings.
• Collaborates with Food and Nutrition Services to optimize patient meals and diet orders.
• Participates in peer reviews and staff training on nutrition care.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation in medical records

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

ACEND-accredited Dietetics program

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care and develop individualized plans to improve patient outcomes. You will communicate nutrition data across systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert.

Interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based care are essential, with a focus on culturally appropriate counseling and adherence to professional standards.