Part-Time Clinical Dietitian - Acute Care & NICU

Compass Group USA; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Advancement

Free CEUs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare at Kern Medical Hospital in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy in an acute care setting, collaborating with a dedicated team to improve patient outcomes.

You’ll perform nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and support quality initiatives. Eligibility: RDN or CDR exam eligible, licensed in CA; part-time schedule (≈20 hrs/week) with occasional weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible.
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of practice.
• Healthcare experience preferred; new graduates with clinical training encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education in an acute care setting.
• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop care plans.
• Educate patients, families, staff, and the community on nutrition and lifestyle.
• Apply evidence-based practice and align with protocols to ensure high‑quality care.
• Contribute to quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the food service management team to support patient satisfaction.

Skills

RDN

CDR exam eligible

Licensed Dietitian

Job description

Morrison Healthcare at Kern Medical Hospital in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy in an acute care setting, collaborating with a dedicated team to improve patient outcomes.

You’ll perform nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and support quality initiatives. Eligibility: RDN or CDR exam eligible, licensed in CA; part-time schedule (≈20 hrs/week) with occasional weekend coverage.