Registered Dietitian - Per Diem - Chula Vista

Scripps Health; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a casual per diem Dietitian to support coverage across campuses including Scripps Mercy in Chula Vista. The role supports LOA and PTO coverage with weekend flexibility required.

You will join a Clinical Nutrition team providing medical nutrition therapy in an acute care setting, across ages from pediatrics to geriatrics. The position emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with caregivers, with opportunities for professional development within a nationally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Preferred CNSC, CDCES, CSR, CSO, or CSG nutrition specialty certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care in an acute care setting.
• Perform clinical assessments, screen for nutritional risk, and develop care plans.
• Educate patients and follow up to support nutrition goals across ages.

Skills

Clinical nutrition care

Medical nutrition therapy

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration

CNSC

CDCES

CSR

CSO

CSG

Job description

This is a casual (per diem) position based out of our Scripps Mercy campus in Chula Vista and will help support other Scripps Campuses as needed. The casual Dietitian helps support coverage for LOA's, PTO, and additional departmental needs. Flexibility to work weekends is required.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.

Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.

Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.

We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Our Clinical Nutrition team provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care to all patients utilizing technical skills in an acute care setting. Skills include clinical assessments, screening for nutritional risk, developing, implementing, and monitoring a nutrition care plan, education, and follow up. They provide service to patients of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics. Compliance to JCAHO Standards, Title XXII, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate age specific patient care as established for environment and job title.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or Masters Degree

Registered Dietitian through the Commission of Dietetic Registration

Preferred Qualifications:

One of the following specialty certifications preferred Certified Nutrition Support Clinician CNSC, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist CDCES Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition CSR, Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition CSO, Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition CSG