Registered Dietitian — Clinical Nutrition Specialist

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients identified with nutritional risk, and to develop individualized care plans with interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes assessment, education, and documentation in alignment with hospital policies.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Food and Nutrition, a Dietetic Internship, and RD certification within six months of residency completion; Master’s may be required for some

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition is required.
• Master's Degree required only if eligibility for examination began on or after 1/1/24.
• Dietetic internship or its equivalent is required.
• Experience as a Clinical Dietitian is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive nutritional assessment of patients and reassessment as needed.
• Develops and implements nutrition plans and nutrition education for patients and families.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams to integrate nutrition care into overall treatment.
• Documents interventions and patient responses in accordance with policy and standards.
• Educates patients, families, and staff on nutrition care plans and outcomes.
• Mentors/trains gym interns, students, and ancillary staff as applicable.

Skills

Clinical Dietitian

Nutrition Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Patient Education

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition

Dietetic Internship

Master's Degree (eligibility after 1/1/24)

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Job description

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients identified with nutritional risk, and to develop individualized care plans with interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes assessment, education, and documentation in alignment with hospital policies.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Food and Nutrition, a Dietetic Internship, and RD certification within six months of residency completion; Master’s may be required for some