Hospital Clinical Dietitian - PRN

Vista Specialty Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Vista Specialty Hospital in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Clinical Dietitian responsible for assessing and planning nutritional care for patients. The role involves ensuring adherence to standards and coordinating with the Nutrition Services team.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, be a Registered Dietitian, and preferably hold membership in the American Dietetic Association. Prior experience in acute clinical care is appreciated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field required.
• Registered Dietitian with relevant certification necessary.
• Membership in the American Dietetic Association is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan nutritional care for patients per standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate with Nutrition Services Supervisor/Manager.
• Ensure nutritional care is provided to patients.

Skills

Acute clinical care

Nutrition support

Disease-specific nutrition

ServSafe Food Safety Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Tucson, AZ 85710


• Position Type: PRN


• Education Level: 4 Year Degree


• Travel Percentage: None


• Job Shift: Days


• Job Category: Ancillary / Other

CLINICAL DIETITIAN

Vista Specialty Hospital

Clinical Dietitian Summary

Responsible for the assessment and planning of the nutritional care of the patients in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and in coordination with the Nutrition Services Supervisor/Manager to ensure that qualifying food service and nutritional care is provided to the patients.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.


• Licenses/Certification: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association or registry eligible.


• Membership in the American Dietetic Association strongly preferred.


• License as mandated by the state in which employed if applicable.


• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred.

Experience

• Experience in acute clinical care, nutrition support, and disease‑specific nutrition preferred.


• Verifiable internship through a dietetic program.

Safety Sensitive-Designated Position