Clinical Dietitian: Transform Patient Nutrition & Care

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care, develop and implement individualized plans to improve patient outcomes. You will communicate nutritional data across systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert.

You will integrate clinical expertise with evidence-based care, adhere to professional standards, and foster clear communication with patients and health care teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy principles.
• Ability to assess patients and formulate treatment plans.
• Education concepts for dietary guidance.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutritional assessments using age, gender, culture and validated tools.
• Implements targeted nutrition interventions and provides education to patients and families.
• Develops individualized feeding plans and nutrition prescriptions.
• Collaborates with Food and Nutrition Services to improve patient experience and diet orders.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education delivery

Dietary counseling

Menu planning knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD) licensure

Job description

Dignity Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care, develop and implement individualized plans to improve patient outcomes. You will communicate nutritional data across systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert.

You will integrate clinical expertise with evidence-based care, adhere to professional standards, and foster clear communication with patients and health care teams.