Allied - Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Dietitian to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in functioning as an acute inpatient clinical dietitian and will have extensive experience with parenteral nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop tailored care plans for patients in various clinical areas.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and health outcomes.
• Utilize computerized systems to document and manage patient information effectively.
• Pass competencies within the first few days of employment and function independently in clinical settings.
• Float within the Kern County Network as required, to assist across multiple locations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or an equivalent field: Required
• Master's Degree: Required only if eligibility for examination began on or after 1/1/24
• Completion of a dietetic internship or its equivalent: Required
• Experience as a Clinical Dietitian: Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) within 6 months of completion of residency program: Required

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of parenteral nutrition and clinical dietetics.
• Experience with electronic health record systems, specifically EPIC: Required.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

This position involves floating throughout the Kern County Network, including locations in the Kern County area.