Nutritionist/ Dietician Nutrition And Health

Nightingale's List • Travel Correctional RDN – San Quentin, CA

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: RDN – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Duration: 24 weeks

Hours: 40 per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

The Registered Dietitian (RD) at San Quentin State Prison is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing nutrition services that support the health and medical needs of the adult incarcerated population. The RD ensures compliance with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) policies, Title 15 regulations, and evidence-based nutrition standards while promoting overall wellness in a correctional healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

Assess nutritional needs of patients, including those with chronic medical conditions and special diet requirements.

Develop, implement, and monitor therapeutic and medically prescribed diets.

Provide individualized and group nutrition education and counseling as clinically indicated.

Ensure menus meet nutritional adequacy, food safety, and regulatory standards.

Collaborate with medical, nursing, mental health, and food service staff to support patient care.

Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the health record.

Monitor food service operations for compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.

Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.

Valid California licensure, if required.

Ability to work effectively within a secure correctional healthcare environment.

Benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Weekly pay

Pay package based on 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Job ID #ZR_501_JOBT.

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