Dietitian - Correctional Health | Impactful Nutrition Care

Health Advocates Network, Inc.; Delano (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Health Advocates Network, Inc. seeks a Registered Dietitian for a 13-week assignment in Delano, CA. The RD will conduct nutrition assessments, provide medical nutrition therapy, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a correctional healthcare setting.

Expect state licensing compliance and careful documentation in the EMR. The role requires CA licensure, 1+ year RD experience, and an active RD credential (CDR/AND).

Qualifications

• CA license/registration as a Registered Dietitian in good standing.
• Active RD credential with CDR/AND or equivalent certification.
• PSV verification from licensing board when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy across clinical settings.
• Counsel patients and families on nutrition, disease management, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to coordinate care.
• Interpret lab values to support nutrition recommendations.
• Document actions accurately in EMR.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition standards and regulations.

Skills

Counseling

Nutrition assessment

Nutrition therapy

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

CA RD license/registration

CDR/AND RD certification

Primary Source Verification (PSV)

Tools

EMR system

Laboratory data interpretation

Job description

Health Advocates Network, Inc. seeks a Registered Dietitian for a 13-week assignment in Delano, CA. The RD will conduct nutrition assessments, provide medical nutrition therapy, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a correctional healthcare setting.

Expect state licensing compliance and careful documentation in the EMR. The role requires CA licensure, 1+ year RD experience, and an active RD credential (CDR/AND).