Registered Dietitian - Per Diem

LE0030 Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 58,189 - 75,216; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is seeking a Registered Dietitian I to provide high‑quality nutrition care to patients in Pleasanton, CA. You will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, determine nutrition problems, implement interventions, monitor status, and communicate with the healthcare team.

Role requires a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or Dietetics, and 1–2 years of clinical dietetics experience with RD credential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical nutrition therapy.
• Strong written and verbal communication with health professionals, patients, and the public.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and common software.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments through collection and analysis of evidence-based parameters.
• Identify nutrition problems and their etiologies.
• Develop and implement nutrition interventions focused on etiologies of the nutrition problems, including the patient and/or caregiver when possible.
• Monitor and evaluate nutrition-related outcomes using standardized indicators.
• Communicate nutritional needs and concerns with the healthcare team.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling, considering language and learning needs of the patient.
• Coordinate or delegate nutrition care to other health professionals across the continuity of care spectrum.
• Serve as a nutrition resource to students, health professionals, medical staff, and the public.
• Act as a preceptor for dietetic interns by providing instruction and feedback.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement activities as assigned.
• Maintain productivity and accurate record-keeping of daily activities, including scheduling and billing if applicable.
• Submit all required documentation, logs, and reports in a complete and timely manner.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the C‑I‑CARE Standards of the Hospital.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Communication

Critical thinking

EHR knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or Dietetics

Job description

Overview

The Registered Dietitian I provides high‑quality nutrition care to patients. The role includes performing comprehensive nutrition assessments, determining nutrition problems, implementing interventions, monitoring status, and communicating with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments through the collection and analysis of evidence‑based parameters (anthropometric, biochemical, diet history, and physical examination data).
• Identify nutrition problems and their etiologies.
• Develop and implement nutrition interventions focused on the etiologies of the nutrition problems, including the patient and/or caregiver whenever possible.
• Monitor and evaluate nutrition‑related outcomes using standardized indicators relevant to the problems, goals, and medical condition.
• Communicate nutritional needs and concerns with the healthcare team.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling, taking into account the patient’s preferred language and learning method, knowledge, abilities, economic and social situations.
• Coordinate or delegate nutrition care to other health professionals, including other dietitians, across the continuity of care spectrum.
• Serve as a nutrition resource to students, health professionals, medical staff, and the public.
• Conduct in‑services and presentations as needed or assigned.
• Act as a preceptor for dietetic interns by providing instruction and feedback.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement activities as assigned.
• Maintain productivity standards through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
• Maintain accurate record‑keeping of daily activities, including information for scheduling and billing if applicable.
• Submit all required documentation, logs, and reports in a complete and timely manner.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the C‑I‑CARE Standards of the Hospital.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in Food Science, Nutrition, or Dietetics.
• Experience: 1‑2 years in clinical dietetics.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy.
  • Critical thinking to integrate facts and observations supporting decision‑making.
  • Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication with health professionals, patients, and the public.
  • General knowledge of electronic health records and common computer applications.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to accomplish work with time constraints.
  • Ability to function independently on assigned units and/or outpatient clinics.
  • Ability to work as a valued team member and autonomously.
• Licenses and Certifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) required.

Commitments

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience: All employees adopt and execute C‑I‑CARE standards, fostering patient‑centered interactions throughout the care spectrum.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all employment practices. SHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $42.24 – $54.60 per hour. Salary for the selected applicant will be set based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.