DIETITIAN - CLINICAL 1

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care system as a Clinical Dietitian I at Marian Regional Medical Center, where you will play a vital role in assessing and improving patients' nutritional status. In this entry-level position, you will work under the guidance of experienced dietitians, utilizing recognized assessment tools to create personalized nutrition plans that enhance patient care. This innovative facility is dedicated to delivering compassionate care and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about nutrition and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited dietitian program required.
• Must be a registered dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and recommend nutrition plans for patients.
• Counsel patients and families on improving disease management.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Patient Counseling

Nutrition Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Accredited Dietitian Program

Tools

Assessment Tools

Job description

Overview

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among the top 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top-quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services, all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

Responsibilities

As an entry-level clinician, the Clinical Dietitian I assesses the nutritional status of the patient using recognized tools of assessment, and recommends and counsels patients, family, and/or caregivers on the appropriate nutrition plan to improve the patient's disease or condition management. Works with the general patient population, as well as with patients in more complex levels of care under the supervision of a Clinical Dietitian II or Clinical Dietitian Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with completion of an accredited dietitian program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics).
• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).