Clinical Dietitian - Personalized Nutrition & Patient Care

Sweetwater Care; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a clinical dietitian to assess patients' nutritional needs and design personalized nutrition plans for inpatients and outpatients. You will collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to implement evidence-based nutrition therapy, provide education to patients and families, and monitor progress to improve health outcomes.

Strong communication, autonomy in patient care, and knowledge of medical nutrition therapy are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Understanding of the nutrition care procedure.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and services.
• Teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Effective written and verbal communication with patients and doctors.
• Ability to work autonomously in designated units.
• Capacity to advise and instruct others.
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet and nutrient analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in adopting dietary changes and healthy eating.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to tailor nutrition plans.
• Determine best nutrition actions with doctors for individual needs.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and provide education to patients and families.
• Develop and monitor medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team rounds.

Skills

Nutrition care procedures

Medical nutrition therapy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Autonomy in patient care

Instruction and education

Word processing & nutrient analysis

Tools

Word processing

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a clinical dietitian to assess patients' nutritional needs and design personalized nutrition plans for inpatients and outpatients. You will collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to implement evidence-based nutrition therapy, provide education to patients and families, and monitor progress to improve health outcomes.

Strong communication, autonomy in patient care, and knowledge of medical nutrition therapy are essential for success in this