PRE-REGISTERED DIETITIAN

California Department of State Hospitals; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is seeking a Pre-Registered Dietitian for the San Luis Obispo County facility. The position is full-time and office-based, reporting to a Registered Dietitian in Nutrition Services.

You will assess patients, participate in the treatment team, and help implement nutrition plans under supervision. Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, monitoring interventions, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and maintaining patient

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Pre-Registered Dietitian status with supervision.
• Knowledge of Nutrition Care Process and MNT approaches.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process for assigned patients.
• Attend and consult with treatment and interdisciplinary teams.
• Initiate intensive MNT plans for high nutritional risk patients.
• Monitor and evaluate nutrition interventions and outcomes.
• Maintain current patient profile information.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

MNT planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Monitoring & evaluation

Patient communication

Education

Pre-Registered Dietitian

Job description

Facility

DSH - Atascadero

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-525583

Position #(s): 455-548-2168-902

Working Title

Pre-Registered Dietitian - Full Time

Classification

PRE-REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Salary

$4,499.00 - $5,832.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

1

Work Location

San Luis Obispo County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Non-Tenured, Full Time

Job Description And Duties

This advertisement is posted "Until Filled". Application review dates are as follows:

• September 14, 2026
• September 28, 2026

The Pre-Registered Dietitian will be supervised by a Registered Dietitian in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to:

Under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Completes nutrition assessments utilizing the Nutrition Care Process for each assigned patient.
• Attends and consults with members of the treatment and interdisciplinary team.
• Initiates a more intensive MNT plan for patients identified at higher nutritional risk.
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of nutrition interventions and outcomes.
• Maintains current patient profile information on assigned patients.

Under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Therapy Plan Implementation

• Implements nutrition interventions in collaboration with the treatment/interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates to Nutrition Services staff and monitors the individualized patient meal/nourishment plans.
• Provides consultation to unit staff and patients as problems or questions arise regarding MNT.
• Participates in department meetings, professional practice groups and hospital committees.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/