Registered Dietitian (Per Diem)

Oak Valley Hospital District; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Valley Hospital District is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RDN) to join our Nutrition and Food Services team. The role provides comprehensive nutrition care for patients in acute care and skilled nursing facilities under the Director of Clinical Nutrition.

Responsibilities include assessing, intervening, educating, and monitoring patients, implementing the Nutrition Care Process, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to drive evidence-based outcomes and improve patient health

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field.
• Master's degree required for credentialing after Jan 1, 2024 (per CDR).
• CDR-credentialed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
• California licensure required by state law.
• Clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment, intervention, education, and monitoring for patients in acute care and skilled nursing facilities.
• Implement the Nutrition Care Process with evidence-based nutrition care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Evidence-based care

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics

Master's degree for post-2024 credentialing

Job description

Oak Valley Hospital District is currently seeking a dynamic Registered Dietitian for our Nutrition and Food services department who will embrace our mission, vision, and values.

The Registered Dietitian (RDN) provides comprehensive nutrition assessment, intervention, education, and monitoring for patients in the acute care hospital and skilled nursing facility under the direction of the Director of Clinical Nutrition. This position is responsible for implementing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), ensuring evidence-based nutrition care, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required
• Master's degree required for individuals credentialed after January 1, 2024 (per CDR requirements, if applicable)
• Clinical dietetics experience in hospital or skilled nursing facility preferred
• Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and therapeutic diets
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Licensure as required by California state law