Correctional RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - $2,186 per week

Vivian Health

Soledad (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a travel position in Soledad, California. The role involves assessing nutritional needs, developing therapeutic diets, providing nutrition education, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a correctional facility. Candidates must hold a degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and possess the Registered Dietitian credential. This position offers opportunities to promote wellness among an incarcerated population while working with a diverse healthcare team.

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required.
  • Valid California licensure if required.
  • Ability to work effectively within a secure correctional healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assess nutritional needs of patients, including chronic conditions.
  • Develop and monitor therapeutic diets.
  • Provide nutrition education and counseling.
  • Ensure menus meet nutritional adequacy and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with healthcare staff to support patient care.
  • Document assessments and outcomes in health records.
  • Monitor food service operations for compliance.

Skills

Nutritional assessment
Therapeutic diet development
Nutrition education
Food safety compliance
Collaboration with healthcare staff

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field

Job description

Nightingale's List is seeking a travel Correctional RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a travel job in Soledad, California.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: 24 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Salinas Valley State Prison (CDCR)

The Registered Dietitian (RD) at Salinas Valley State Prison is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing nutrition services that support the health and medical needs of an adult incarcerated population. The RD ensures compliance with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) policies, Title 15 regulations, and evidence‑based nutrition standards while promoting overall wellness in a correctional healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess nutritional needs of patients, including those with chronic medical conditions and special diet requirements
  • Develop, implement, and monitor therapeutic and medically prescribed diets
  • Provide individualized and group nutrition education and counseling as clinically indicated
  • Ensure menus meet nutritional adequacy, food safety, and regulatory standards
  • Collaborate with medical, nursing, mental health, and food service staff to support patient care
  • Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the health record
  • Monitor food service operations for compliance with sanitation and safety requirements
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field
  • Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
  • Valid California licensure, if required li>
  • Ability to work effectively within a secure correctional healthcare environment li>
About Nightingale's List

Nightingale's List is a premier healthcare staffing agency based in California,

offering diverse job opportunities across America. From travel and per diem to

contract and long-term roles, we cater to the unique needs of our healthcare

professionals. Founded by a Registered Nurse, we deeply understand our

staff's aspirations and challenges. At Nightingale's List, we go beyond

providing jobs - we foster rewarding healthcare careers with comprehensive

support and growth opportunities.

Benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Weekly pay
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