REGISTERED DIETITIAN (SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals; California (MO); On-site; USD 72,417 - 96,087; Part time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals is seeking a Registered Dietitian (Safety) for a part-time role at the DSH - Atascadero facility located in California. The position involves conducting nutrition assessments, implementing therapy plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates will also maintain professionalism and ensure safety standards are met. A focus on nutrition and patient care is essential for this role, which requires working in the office during a limited term of 12 months.

Qualifications

• Completion of nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process.
• Experience in developing nutrition intervention plans.
• Ability to collaborate with treatment teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments for assigned patients.
• Implement nutrition interventions with the team.
• Maintain professionalism in safety and emergency management.

Skills

Nutrition assessments

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nutrition therapy planning

Professionalism in safety measures

Job description

Facility

DSH - Atascadero

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-516566

Position #(s): 455-548-2172-006, 455-548-2172-004

Working Title: Registered Dietitian (Safety)

Classification: REGISTERED DIETITIAN (SAFETY)

$6,489.00 - $8,610.00 T

Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: San Luis Obispo County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term, Part Time - 1/2 Time

Job Description and Duties

The Registered Dietitian will be directed by the Dietetics Assistant Director in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to:

• Nutrition Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Completes nutrition assessments utilizing the Nutrition Care Process for each assigned patient.
  • Attends and consults with members of the treatment and interdisciplinary team.
  • Initiates a more intensive MNT plan for patients identified at higher nutritional risk.
  • Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of nutrition interventions and outcomes.
  • Maintains current patient profile information on assigned patients.
• Nutrition Therapy Plan Implementation
  • Implements nutrition interventions in collaboration with the treatment/interdisciplinary team.
  • Communicates to Nutrition Services staff and monitors the individualized patient meal/nourishment plans.
  • Provides consultation to unit staff and patients as problems or questions arise regarding MNT.
  • Participates in department meetings, professional practice groups and hospital committees.
• Safety/Security/Infection Control/Emergency Response
  • Conducts self with professionalism and maintains requirements in safety, security, infection control, emergency response, and a non-hostile work environment.

Eligibility

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.