Per Diem RD: Clinical Nutrition & Patient Care

Alameda Health Sytem; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for internal applicants at Alameda Hospital, as a per diem, day shift role with the AHD Dietary Services team.

You will assess residents, plan care, coordinate diet orders, train staff, monitor temperatures, participate in quality assurance and Joint Commission processes, and work with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient nutrition and menu satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian certification required (RD).
• 1 year experience in acute care/long-term care nutrition preferred.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dietary supervisor with training dietary staff and conducting meal rounds to ensure appropriate diet consistency and frequency.
• Maintain diet orders and customize menus to meet patient preferences per policies and physician orders.
• Maintain clinical nutrition documentation and ensure timely, accurate records in medical charts.
• Monitor food temperatures and service quality, and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and evaluate plans of care and communicate with residents and families.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Nutrition assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics / nutrition

Job description

Alameda Health System is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for internal applicants at Alameda Hospital, as a per diem, day shift role with the AHD Dietary Services team.

You will assess residents, plan care, coordinate diet orders, train staff, monitor temperatures, participate in quality assurance and Joint Commission processes, and work with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient nutrition and menu satisfaction.