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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino, California

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Position Title: Clinical Dietitian

Position Summary:

Provides medical nutritional therapy to patients by assessing nutritional status, developing a plan of care to maintain or improve nutritional status, periodically evaluating the patient's response to the plan of care, and modifying it as required for optimal outcomes. Counsels patients and/or families about food requirement, eating habits, and therapeutic nutrition.

Completes patient nutritional assessment and establishes plan of care for patient's nutritional requirements; utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.

Documents assessment, plan, actions and patients' progress.

Develops, reviews, updates and implements educational materials to meet the needs of patients and clinical professionals. Serves as an expert resource and collaborates with the multi-disciplinary medical team on any nutrition-related matters.

Participate in care planning meetings, rounds, and test trays in the kitchen.

Requirements:

Knowledge of therapeutic approaches and principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy and ability to plan, develop and deliver nutritional interventions as well as provide individualized dietary consultations.

Knowledge of and ability to assess patients and develop and implement a treatment plan.

Knowledge of education concepts and techniques; the ability to educate people about food requirement, eating habits, and therapeutic nutrition.

Knowledge of principles and practices associated with menu planning; ability to plan nutritious and varied meals for patients and staff.

Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations governing dietary guidelines; ability to apply these theories to design, develop and maintain a healthy diet.

Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

Education and Experience:

Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Dietitian; Working experience in an acute care hospital highly preferred

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian

#HelloDietitian

Welcome to Community Hospital of San Bernardino.

At Dignity Health, we believe in the healing power of kindness. Since 1910, Community Hospital of San Bernardino has been delivering hope and compassion to the greater San Bernardino, California area. As a 321-bed facility and one of the region's largest employers, we care for 12,000 patients a year and offer a full range of services, from pediatrics and maternity to medical/surgical acute care and home health services. We have also been named a "Top Company to Work For" for many years running.

Our passion for inspiring a stronger, healthier world begins with our family-friendly environment, a true commitment to excellence, and real community connection. San Bernardino is one of the state's fastest growing and award-winning communities, with great schools, virtually endless outdoor recreational opportunities, and easy access to all that Los Angeles and Orange County have to offer. As a member of our team, you are invited to create your path with a team that's changing lives and delivering community kindness every day.