Registered Dietician-Ancillary-Nutrition Svcs

Palomar Health; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Poway, CA seeks a Registered Dietitian to manage comprehensive nutritional care for bariatric and non-bariatric patients. You will perform nutrition assessments, design individualized plans, and coordinate with the surgical and wellness teams to ensure evidence-based outcomes.

You will conduct pre- and post-surgical dietary consultations, monitor supplementation, and educate patients throughout a 2-year post-operative course, maintaining documentation in electronic systems and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics with CDR eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nutrition assessments and develop nutrition care plans.
• Conduct pre-surgical evaluations and provide pre- and post-surgical nutrition consultations.
• Lead or participate in patient education sessions and support groups.
• Monitor vitamin/mineral supplementation and adjust plans based on labs and clinical parameters.
• Collaborate with surgeons, mental health professionals, and wellness staff to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary counseling

Patient education

English proficiency

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

CDR registration eligibility

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Job description

Department:

Nutr Svc

Union:

Shift:

8-hour Shift - Day (United States of America)

Hours Per Pay Period:

32

Salary Range:

$31.05 - $43.48

Job Description:

Pay Range: $31.05-$43.48

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Surgeon and Practice Manager, the Registered Dietitian is responsible for all aspects of nutritional care based upon patient needs, preferences, and evidence-based science.

Performs initial nutrition assessment of patients. Determines their healthcare needs as well as participating in the screening of potential candidates for surgery. Conduct pre-surgical evaluations for surgical candidates working as part of a broader treatment team consisting of surgeons, mental health professionals, and wellness advisors. Provide pre-surgical dietary consultations to prepare candidates for successful surgery. Review clinical and biochemical data to formulate a nutrition care plan encompassing socio-economic and psychosocial factors. Provide comprehensive post-surgical nutrition consultations guiding the patients through all phases of the post-surgical diet, conduct nutrition focused examinations to detect post-surgical complications, and communicate progress to the broader treatment team headed by a bariatric surgeon. Counsels’ post-op patients to ensure dietary compliance, nutritional adequacy, and formulation of goals throughout their 2-year post-operative course. Assesses and adjusts diet regime based on diet tolerance, weight changes, laboratory values and clinical parameters. Monitor and tailor each patient’s vitamin and mineral supplementation according to daily requirements, absorption capacity, supplement tolerance, food consumption, and clinical parameters. Lead or organize patient support groups. Conduct patient education sessions.

Counsel patients on non-surgical weight loss while addressing using nutrition to treat chronic lifestyle diseases. Work as part of a team with wellness advisors, mental health professionals, exercise physiologists, physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals. Complete all necessary documentation and communicate the nutrition care plan through written, verbal, and electronic systems as the need dictates. Interprets, evaluates, and utilizes pertinent research in nutrition to assist in “best practice” outcomes for the patient. Makes follow up telephone calls, emails, and/or letters to patients with questions regarding the patient’s diet, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and laboratory results.

Ability to speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop-down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health Medical Group rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health Medical Group.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science degree and registration eligibility status with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Preferred Education:

Minimum Experience:

Preferred Experience :

Required License: Registered Dietitian by American Dietetic Association required *(see below)

Licensed by the State of California upon receipt of Registered Dietitian status

Preferred License:

Required Certification:

Preferred Certification:

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.