Registered Dietitian - Prenatal

Vista Community Clinic; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Vista Community Clinic is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support healthy pregnancies by providing comprehensive nutrition care. This role includes delivering personalized nutrition education to diverse patient populations, especially focusing on prenatal care within the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in dietetics, CPR certification, and at least six months of patient experience. We're looking for someone organized, compassionate, and skilled in communication.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• CPR Certification including BLS with hands-on training.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credentials required.
• Minimum six months' patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment and education for pregnant patients.
• Design personalized nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans.
• Empower patients to make informed nutritional choices.

Skills

Organized and able to create nutrition plans

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and sensitive to patient needs

Effective written and verbal communication

Demonstrated computer literacy

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Self-motivated and adaptable

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Professional and positive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or related field

Job description

Overview

At VCC, we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state‑of‑the‑art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care where it’s needed most.

As a private, non‑profit, multi‑specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

Benefits

For eligible employees, benefits include:

• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan

Why VCC?

• Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.
• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.
• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.
• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian (RD) plays a vital role in supporting healthy pregnancies and improving outcomes for both parent and baby through compassionate, patient‑centered nutrition care. This position provides comprehensive nutrition assessment, education, and intervention for diverse patient populations, with a strong focus on prenatal care within the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP). The RD designs and implements nutrition education programs, communicates critical nutrition information to care teams, and helps advance the mission of Vista Community Clinic improving maternal and infant health outcomes in the community. Working with Medi‑Cal‑eligible pregnant individuals, the RD develops personalized nutrition care plans that reflect each patient’s medical needs, cultural background, and personal preferences. Through one‑on‑one counseling and education, the RD empowers patients and their families to make informed choices that promote healthy pregnancy weight gain, manage nutrition‑related conditions such as gestational diabetes, and support optimal fetal development. As a key member of a multidisciplinary care team, including providers, nurses, and social workers, the RD collaborates to deliver coordinated, holistic care. This role includes monitoring patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed, and providing ongoing support to encourage lasting, healthy lifestyle changes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, clinical nutrition, public health nutrition or a related field
• CPR Certification (including BLS Child, Infant, Adult with one‑time hands‑on skills training)
• Must be a registered dietitian (RD)
• Minimum six months’ experience working with patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Lactation Educator or Consultant certification and/or training
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Organized and able to create multiple nutrition plans, budgets and schedules
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassionate and sensitive to patient needs and concerns
• Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy including using Microsoft Office products and expertise in using Internet‑based applications
• Ability to use critical thinking to make decisions and problem solve
• Ability and willingness to self‑motivate, prioritize, and be agreeable to change processes to improve effectiveness
• Demonstrate ability to work and communicate with people from various ethnic, socio‑economic, educational, and experiential backgrounds
• Ability to maintain a professional, respectful, positive, helpful attitude always which promotes trust

Pay Range

• $37.00 - $54.00 Depending On Experience