Registered Dietitian WIC

Truecare Mobile Clinic; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in California seeks a Registered Dietitian II to join their San Marcos clinic. The role involves providing nutritional counseling, education for WIC participants, and developing care plans. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, internship completion, and current Dietitian registration.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Competitive Time Off

Low-cost health, dental, vision & life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian must have degree in nutrition or related field.
• Accredited internship completion and current registration required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients.
• Document patient interactions and develop care plans.
• Conduct nutritional screenings and assessments.

Skills

Nutrition education

Counseling

Breastfeeding support

Community nutrition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition services

Completion of a Dietetic Internship

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Clinical Support - San Marcos, CA - Full Time

TrueCare is a trusted healthcare provider serving San Diego and Riverside Counties, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to underserved communities. We are committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status. With a focus on culturally sensitive, affordable services, TrueCare aims to improve the health of diverse communities. Our vision is to be the premier healthcare provider in the region, delivering exceptional patient experiences through innovative, integrated care.
The Registered Dietitian (RD) II counsels individuals and groups on nutrition, healthy eating habits and goal setting. The RD II is responsible for providing nutrition and breastfeeding education to WIC participants and/or TrueCare patients and assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of core nutrition components to ensure quality services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide nutritional screening and assessment of patients/participants for appropriate nutrition intervention per established policies and procedures.
• Provide counseling and guidance on nutrition, breastfeeding, and health related issues to all intervention levels of participants.
• Document nutrition education contacts and plans in the WIC MIS system.
• Screen for eligibility and participation in WIC.
• Provide patients/participants with appropriate referrals to community programs.
• Assist in the planning and development of nutrition and breastfeeding classes.
• Teach nutrition, health, and breastfeeding education classes in accordance with established lesson plans.
• Prescribe appropriate WIC food instrument package and educate participants on shopping for WIC approved foods and using food instruments.
• Participate in nutrition and breastfeeding promotion activities.
• Assist with training nutrition assistants, new employees and interns in basic WIC activities and service.
• Consult with physicians and health care staff to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of TrueCare patients, as appropriate.
• Develop nutrition care plans and monitor patient response to care plan developed, document in the electronic health record system, as appropriate.
• Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, diet modifications, food selection and preparation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition services, nutrition sciences, dietetics, or related field.
• Completion of a Dietetic Internship or other training program accredited by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current Dietitian Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Knowledge of normal, therapeutic and community nutrition.
• Knowledge and experience in nutrition education and interventions.
• Computer proficiency, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of WIC program and maternal child health.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with electronic health/medical record systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Competitive Time Off
• Low-cost health, dental, vision & life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance program

This position pays $27.38 - $39.70 on an hourly basis.

TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to promote and ensure authentic inclusion, belonging and support for all team members recruited or employed here. In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position.

If you are hired at TrueCare, your final base salary (within the pay range), will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer generous benefits and retirement plans.