Clinical Dietitian Per Diem

Pillar Clinical Research, LLC; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for, showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. Founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, St. Josephs is a not-for-profit, fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400, and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services including neonatal intensive care, St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

Responsibilities

Job Summary: Provides medical nutritional therapy to patients by assessing nutritional status, developing a plan of care to maintain or improve nutritional status, periodically evaluating the patient's response to the plan of care, and modifying it as required for optimal outcomes. Counsels patients and/or families about food requirements, eating habits, and therapeutic nutrition.

Qualifications

Experience:

1. Minimum one year experience as a Registered Dietitian.
2. Working experience in an acute care hospital highly preferred.
3. When staffing permits, Registered Dietitians with less than 1 year experience or RD eligible applicants who have completed an accredited internship may be considered.

Education:

1. Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field.

Licensure:

1. Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).