Registered Dietitian (81472)

Centurion Health; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 54,552 - 77,696; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Dietitian at Atascadero State Hospital in California to provide medical nutrition therapy within a multidisciplinary team. This role supports forensic clients and inmates in a state facility, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Nutrition Services.

The position requires a graduate degree in nutrition and current dietitian registration, CPR certification, and ability to pass a background check. Day shift, full-time/part-time with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Valid registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutritional care plans based on nutritional history and assessments.
• Advise clinical personnel on special nutritional needs.
• Interpret prescriptions for special diets.
• Authorize substitution or modification of special diets.
• Assist in selection and training of dietary staff.
• Plan and conduct in-service training programs for food personnel.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Nutrition & Dietetics knowledge

Record-keeping

Communication with healthcare team

Education

Graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CA, Atascadero - Atascadero State Hospital - Atascadero, CA 93423

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Medical Technician & Support

Day shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

• $48.00 per hour
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for Full Time (30-40 hours weekly)

The 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 assessments
• Assisting and advising clinical personnel on any special nutritional needs
• Interpreting prescriptions for special diets
• Authorizing substitution or modification of special diets
• Assisting in the selection and training or dietary staff
• Planning and conducting in-service training programs for food personnel
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree required in Nutrition and Dietician
• Valid registration with the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) through the American Heart Association
• Must 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 persons
• Must 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 action
• Must be able to pass a Background check