Registered Dietitian | Bakersfield, CA - 13 weeks - EPIC exp required

Talented Medical Solutions; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a 13-week assignment in Bakersfield, CA. Ideal candidates have acute inpatient experience and recent Epic EMR proficiency.

You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans, provide medical nutrition therapy, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams. This role includes 5×8-hour shifts with floating to nearby facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or equivalent.
• Master's Degree required for candidates eligible for the RD exam on or after January 1, 2024.
• Dietetic Internship or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient clinical dietitian experience preferred.
• Recent Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy and patient education.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor patient progress and document interventions accurately.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff on nutrition-related topics.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and clinical standards.

Skills

Acute inpatient experience

Clinical dietetics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition

Master's Degree (RD eligibility after 2024)

Dietetic Internship or equivalent

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Ready to make an impact beyond the bedside?

If you're a Registered Dietitian with recent acute inpatient experience and Epic EMR knowledge, this is your opportunity to join a respected healthcare system that values clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

Work with a collaborative multidisciplinary team while enjoying everything Central California has to offer—from affordable living and beautiful weather to easy access to beaches, mountains, and national parks.

Location: Bakersfield, California

Contract: 13 Weeks

Schedule:

Day Shift

5×8-hour shifts (40 hours/week)

Floating: Required to nearby facilities based on staffing and census needs

EMR: Epic (Recent Epic experience within the last 12 months required)

What You'll Need

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or equivalent

Master's Degree (required for candidates eligible for the RD exam on or after January 1, 2024)

Dietetic Internship or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient clinical dietitian experience preferred

Recent Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months

What You'll Do

Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments

Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans

Provide medical nutrition therapy and patient education

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams

Monitor patient progress and document interventions accurately

Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff on nutrition-related topics

Maintain compliance with hospital policies and clinical standards

Why You'll Love This Assignment

Work at a 254-bed acute care hospital

Join a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team

Expand your acute inpatient clinical experience

Explore Central California with easy access to Yosemite, Sequoia National Park, the Central Coast, and Southern California attractions

Opportunity to work within a leading Adventist Health facility