NeoNatal-Peds Clinical Dietitian

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to join their team in providing exceptional nutritional care. This role involves assessing patients' nutritional status, developing personalized care plans, and counseling families on dietary needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric nutrition, particularly in acute settings, and will be committed to professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a community-focused environment, working alongside a team that values dignity and respect in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian in acute settings.
• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutritional therapy and develops care plans for patients.
• Counsels patients on food requirements and therapeutic nutrition.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Patient Counseling

Care Plan Development

Nutritional Therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Tools

Nutrition Software

Job description

Overview

St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400, and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services including neonatal intensive care, St. Joseph's is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

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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. Coordinates nutrition services for patients covered by California Children Services (CCS). The neonatal-pediatric dietitian is expected to maintain professional development via: peer review of neonatal and pediatric nutrition assessments and/or follow-ups by a CCS paneled registered dietitian, quarterly peer meetings to review/share neonatal/pediatric advances or changes in policies. Completion of annual neonatal/pediatric nutrition test, and attendance to one neonatal/pediatric nutrition education activity yearly.

Qualifications

Minimum:

1. Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian working with neonates. Working experience in an acute setting required.
2. Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field.
3. Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian.
4. CCS Required within 2 years of employment.

Preferred:

1. 1 year pediatric experience preferred.
2. CCS paneled is preferred.

Pay Range

$36.96 - $53.60 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.