PRE-REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Overview Facility: DSH - Atascadero Position Details: Job Code #: JC-509873; Position #(s): 455-548-2168-902; Working Title: Pre-Registered Dietitian - Full Time; Classification: PRE-REGISTERED DIETITIAN; Salary: $4,499.00 - $5,832.00; 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: Non-Tenured, Full Time Facility DSH - Atascadero Job Description And Duties: This advertisement is posted "Until Filled". Application review dates are as follows: March 31, 2026; April 30, 2026; May 14, 2026; May 28, 2026. Responsibilities The Pre-Registered Dietitian will be supervised by a Registered Dietitian in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to: Under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian, 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. Under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian, 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. Under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian, Performance Improvement/Resource and Training Functions Under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian, Plans and Provides Nutrition Group Education Additional information: Department information is provided for context. Department Website: DSH Atascadero. 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 beaches, natural settings, and historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce. Department Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr