REGISTERED DIETITIAN (SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals; California; On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is seeking a Registered Dietitian (Safety) to be part of Nutrition Services. The role reports to the Dietetics Assistant Director and focuses on nutrition assessment, therapy plan implementation, and interdisciplinary collaboration for inpatient care.

Work location is in Office in San Luis Obispo County. The position involves safety and professional conduct in a secure hospital environment and requires eligibility by certification or

Qualifications

• Eligibility as RD with certification or reinstatement eligibility.
• Ability to conduct nutrition assessments using standard processes.
• Collaborate with treatment and nutrition teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition assessment, monitoring and evaluation using NCP.
• Implements nutrition therapy plans in collaboration with the team.
• Maintains patient profiles and communicates care plans.
• Ensures safety, security, infection control and professional conduct.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Safety procedures

Professional communication

Education

RD Certification

Job description

Facility:
DSH - Atascadero

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-533459
Position #(s):
455-548-2172-XXX
Working Title:
Registered Dietitian (Safety)
Classification:
REGISTERED DIETITIAN (SAFETY)
$6,489.00 - $8,610.00 T
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Luis Obispo County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
DSH - Atascadero

Job Description And Duties

This advertisement is posted "Until Filled". Application review dates are as follows:

• November 2, 2026
• November 16, 2026
• November 30, 2026

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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero