Clinical Dietitian Per Diem

Commonspirit; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

As an entry-level Clinical Dietitian I at a leading regional hospital, you will assess patients' nutritional status and provide counseling intended to improve disease management. This role involves creating individualized nutrition plans under supervision, engaging with patients and their families to enhance care delivery and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional status and provide counseling on nutrition plans.
• Conduct screenings to identify nutritional risks and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Develop individualized intervention plans and monitor patient responses.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited dietitian program (ACEND)

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Job Summary: As an entry-level Clinical Dietitian I, you will assess patients' nutritional status using recognized tools, and provide counseling to patients, families, and caregivers on nutrition plans to improve disease or condition management. You will work with a general patient population and more complex cases under supervision of a Clinical Dietitian II or Lead.
2. Duties and Responsibilities:
3. Perform nutritional assessments using age, gender, cultural, religious, and ethnic standards, and validated assessment tools; identify nutrition-related diagnoses when appropriate.
4. Conduct routine screenings to identify patients at nutritional risk and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to facilitate care.
5. Implement targeted nutrition interventions and provide education to patients and families.
6. Develop individualized intervention plans, monitor patient responses, and update care plans accordingly.
7. Collaborate with Food and Nutrition Services to enhance patient experience, participate in tray testing, menu reviews, and audits, and support staff training and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited dietitian program (ACEND).
• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Overview

St. Joseph's Medical Center, part of Dignity Health, is a regional hospital founded in 1899, with 395 beds, over 400 physicians, and more than 2400 employees. It offers specialized services including cardiovascular, cancer, and women’s health, including neonatal intensive care. It is the largest hospital and private employer in Stockton, CA, recognized for quality care.

Pay Range: $23.00/hour

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Healthcare, Medical Practices

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