Registered Dietitian

Centurion Health; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

MHM Services of California, a Centurion company, is recruiting a Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy at Atascadero State Hospital in California. Full-time or part-time hours, 8am–4:30pm, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

You will work on a multidisciplinary team under the Assistant Director of Nutrition Services to support forensic clients in a state facility. Requirements include a graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, active Commission on Dietetic Registration, CPR

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Experience providing medical nutrition therapy in a clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate nutrition data to the healthcare team and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement medical nutrition care plans.
• Advise clinical staff on special dietary needs.
• Interpret prescribed diets and authorize substitutions.
• Assist in training dietary staff and conducting in-service sessions.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for the healthcare team.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutrition knowledge

CPR Certification

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation & reporting

Education

Graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

MHM Services of California, a Centurion company, is proud to provide healthcare staffing to the California Department of State Hospitals.We are currently seeking a Full-time or Part time Clinical Dietitians to join our team at Atascadero State Hospital located in Atascadero, California.$48.00 per hour + Medical, dental and vision benefits for Full Time (30-40 hours weekly)Monday - Friday Day shift of 8am - 4:30pmThe Dietitian (CA Staffing) works under the direction of the Assistant Director of Nutrition Services on a multi-disciplinary team to provide medical nutrition therapy to forensic clients, patients, or inmates in a state facility.Essential Duties:Developing and implementing nutritional care plans based on nutritional history and assessmentsAssisting and advising clinical personnel on any special nutritional needsInterpreting prescriptions for special dietsAuthorizing substitution or modification of special dietsAssisting in the selection and training or dietary staffPlanning and conducting in-service training programs for food personnelOther duties as neededPlease email or call our Clinical Recruiter at [e-mail] or 858-602-9335The Dietitian (CA Staffing) works under the direction of the Assistant Director of Nutrition Services on a multi-disciplinary team to provide medical nutrition therapy to forensic clients, patients, or inmates in a state facility.IndmhmGraduate degree required in Nutrition and DieticianValid registration with the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requiredMust be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) through the American Heart AssociationMust have knowledge of principles, practices, and theories of nutrition and dietetics, methods of planning, preparing and serving food to a large number of persons, and special nutrition-related requirements (age, culture, ethnicity, social, religion/creed) of mentally or developmentally disabled personsMust have ability to apply the principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics, assess nutritional status to develop nutrition care plans, communicate nutritional data to the written record and to the healthcare team, explain dietetic requirements to clients/patients/staff/others, keep records and prepare reports, and analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of actionMust be able to pass a Background checkIndmhm