Dietitian

CommonSpirit Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 56,426 - 83,937; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Dietitian to provide expert nutrition care in Long Beach, California. You will develop individualized patient plans, implement nutrition care, and collaborate with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Dietetics and has Registered Dietitian status. The role offers a salary range of $40.96 - $60.93 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, catering to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in the field of perinatal nutrition.
• Ability to assess/interpret age-specific data.
• Experience in individualized patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks and responsibilities according to Medical Center Policy.
• Encourage patient and family involvement in care planning.
• Report patient safety concerns to management.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Empathetic communication

Nutritional care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition and Food Administration

Registered Dietitian status

Job description

Overview

As our Dietitian, you will provide expert nutrition care, developing and implementing individualized plans to improve patient health outcomes. You will clearly communicate nutritional data across all systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert. To be successful in this role, you will integrate robust clinical expertise with empathetic, evidence-based care, consistently adhering to professional standards and fostering effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform tasks, skills, duties, procedures and responsibilities according to Medical Center Policy and Procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to assess/interpret age-specific data.
• Encourages involvement of patient/family/significant other in decision making related to plan of care.
• Contributes to patient safety; reports safety concerns to supervisor/manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition and Food Administration or related field
• Registered Dietitian status by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (credentialing agency of the American Dietetic Association)
• 1-3 years in the field of perinatal nutrition

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1923, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics. St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and received a Healthgrades 5-Star Award for Heart Failure in 2026.

Pay Range

$40.96 - $60.93 /hour