Dietetics Assistant Director, Nutrition Services Leader

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals, Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk (Los Angeles County), seeks a Dietetics Assistant Director to lead Nutrition Services across clinical and presentation areas. The role oversees dietitians, audits, curriculum reviews, and policy updates to support patient care and compliance.

The position manages enteral nutrition inventory, attends meetings, and guides department training and committees to ensure high safety and service standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian or eligible to become registered (CDR).
• One year of California State Service experience at RD level or one year of clinical/administrative dietetic experience.
• Equivalent to college major in dietetics or institutional management from an approved program.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of Nutrition Services clinical area and Clinical Dietitians.
• Review and revise staff units and caseloads based on needs; complete audits of dietitians’ nutrition assessments.
• Oversee enteral nutrition inventory and ordering; participate in committees.
• Supervise presentation area including traylines and kitchen/dining operations; ensure compliance with food service laws and regulations.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

Administrative experience

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with CDR

Job description

California Department of State Hospitals, Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk (Los Angeles County), seeks a Dietetics Assistant Director to lead Nutrition Services across clinical and presentation areas. The role oversees dietitians, audits, curriculum reviews, and policy updates to support patient care and compliance.

The position manages enteral nutrition inventory, attends meetings, and guides department training and committees to ensure high safety and service standards.