Registered Dietitian

California Correctional Health Care Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Telework based on operational ability

Flexible schedules

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead dietary planning and oversee nutrition services in a correctional health setting. This role interprets physician orders, directs dietary activities in licensed areas, and ensures safe, therapeutic diets are prepared and served.

You will supervise cooks, dietitians, and inmate-workers, inspect facilities for sanitation and safety, and collaborate with clinical staff to support underserved populations

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Healthcare nutrition experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret physician orders and apply therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and direct dietary activities in licensed areas of a health care facility.
• Interpret and apply standards related to Dietary Services.
• Establish interpretation of physician orders for therapeutic and special diets and review the preparation and service of these diets.
• Select, train, and evaluate Dietary Service staff including cooks, dietitians, and inmate-workers.
• Inspect food facilities for compliance with sanitary, safety, and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Dietary planning

Staff supervision

Food safety

Quality care

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) / RD Nutritionist (RDN) with CDR

Job description

The field of nutrition and dietetics acts as a crucial element for healing in our healthcare system. At CCHCS, we're committed to supporting our dietitians with evidence-based practices, continuous professional development, and a creative work environment. Join us in shaping the future of nutrition in our facilities and making a meaningful impact on the individuals we serve.

$81,348 - $107,964 annual salary

In this role you will:

Plan, prepare, and direct dietary activities in licensed areas of a health care facility. Interpret and apply standards related to Dietary Services.

Establish appropriate interpretation of physician orders for therapeutic and special diets and review the preparation and service of these diets.

Select, train, and evaluate Dietary Service's staff including cooks, dietitians, and inmate-workers.

Inspect food facilities for compliance with sanitary, safety, and housekeeping standards.

To excel in this role, you should have:

Education: Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Additional Benefits of working for CDCR/CCHCS

But increased salaries are just the beginning – our Registered Dietitians also receive comprehensive State of California benefits, including:

• Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population
• Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules
• Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship
• Telework based on operational ability
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans
• State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

EOE

Department Information

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.