DIETITIAN - CLINICAL 1

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to join their team. This role involves providing medical nutritional therapy, assessing patients' nutritional needs, and developing personalized care plans to enhance their well-being. The organization prides itself on delivering compassionate care and is recognized for its commitment to quality and safety in healthcare services. If you are passionate about nutrition and want to make a significant impact on patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutritional therapy by assessing nutritional status and developing care plans.
• Counsels patients and families about food requirements and eating habits.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Patient Counseling

Therapeutic Nutrition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

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.

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Responsibilities

Provides medical nutritional therapy to patients by assessing nutritional status, developing a plan of care to maintain or improve nutritional status, periodically evaluating the patient's response to the plan of care, and modifying it as required for optimal outcomes. Counsels patients and/or families about food requirements, eating habits, and therapeutic nutrition.

Qualifications

1. Minimum one year experience as a Registered Dietitian; working experience in an acute care hospital highly preferred.
2. Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field.
3. Required: Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian.

Pay Range

$38.22 - $45.43 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.