Full Time Registered Dietitian
$104,000–$114,400 year
On-siteSanta Clarita, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients at nutritional risk and develop, implement, and monitor individualized, evidence-based nutrition care plans for those with complex medical conditions. Provide nutrition education and counseling regarding acute disease management, discharge planning, and readmission prevention while collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes. Monitor patients for acute changes in weight, labs, and fluid status, adjusting interventions promptly, and maintain thorough electronic medical record documentation reflecting medical necessity. Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practice guidelines while actively participating in quality improvement initiatives and clinical rounds. Serve as a nutrition expert and resource for hospital staff education.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program
- Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN)
- Minimum of 1-3 years of recent clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting
- Demonstrated experience managing patients with diverse, complex medical conditions
- Proficiency in enteral and parenteral nutrition support
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and high-performing healthcare teams in high-pressure situations
- Possesses superior critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities to assess rapidly changing objectives, develop, and implement effective, time-sensitive plans
- Strong familiarity with acute care workflows, electronic health records (EHR), and regulatory standards relevant to hospital accreditation
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment
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