Registered Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy & Education

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Nutrition Education Specialist to provide education and clinical nutrition services in Los Angeles. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing and delivering nutrition programs, and collaborating with the healthcare team to support patient care.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s in Food/Nutrition and be eligible for Registered Dietitian status within six months in California, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food/Nutrition or related field is required.
• Experience coordinating health education services is preferred (1 year).
• Licensed RD and National Provider Identifier required at hire or within six months for California.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) must be obtained within six months of hire per California law.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition education and clinical services within established guidelines.
• Assesses member needs and designs, develops, and updates nutrition education programs and materials.
• Educates members and caregivers regarding health and nutrition, individually or in groups.
• Develops meal plans considering lifestyle, culture, and diagnosis.
• Coordinates with physicians and healthcare teams for nutrition care.
• Implements nutrition care plans and follows up with referrals as needed.
• Assists in setting department goals and contributing to quality improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food/Nutrition or related field

Tools

Mainframe systems

Personal computing systems

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Nutrition Education Specialist to provide education and clinical nutrition services in Los Angeles. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing and delivering nutrition programs, and collaborating with the healthcare team to support patient care.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s in Food/Nutrition and be eligible for Registered Dietitian status within six months in California, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.