Per Diem Inpatient Dietitian

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles seeks a Per Diem Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients with complex conditions in a fast-paced academic setting.

You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans, document in the EHR, educate patients, and monitor interventions including NFPE, nutrition support, and diet management, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietician Certification required
• Minimum of two years of inpatient clinical experience required
• Experience in an academic hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients with complex conditions across a wide age range
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments
• Develop individualized care plans and document in the electronic health record
• Deliver patient education and monitor nutrition interventions
• Diagnose malnutrition, perform Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) and manage therapeutic diets
• Oversee enteral and parenteral nutrition as appropriate
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and food service staff
• Participate in departmental activities, meetings, and performance improvement initiatives

Skills

NFPE

Nutrition assessments

Nutrition therapy

Education

Registered Dietician Certification

Job description

Description

The Per Diem Registered Dietitian (RD) provides medical nutrition therapy to patients with complex conditions in a large, fast-paced academic setting. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments, developing individualized care plans, documenting in the electronic health record, and delivering patient education. The RD implements and monitors nutrition interventions, including diagnosing malnutrition, performing Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE), managing therapeutic diets, and overseeing enteral and parenteral nutrition.

This role supports patients across the lifespan, from NICU and pediatric populations to adults and geriatric patients, including NPH. The Per Diem RD collaborates closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, medical staff, ancillary departments, and food service personnel. Participation in departmental activities, meetings, and performance improvement initiatives is also expected.

Salary Range: $53.26-62.12/hr

Qualifications

• Registered Dietician Certification required

• Minimum of two years of inpatient clinical experience required

• Experience in an academic hospital setting preferred