Dietitian

Snowline Hospice of El Dorado • Rancho Cordova, CA

21d

About The Position

As a Contract Dietitian at Snowline Health, you will provide expert nutritional guidance to patients receiving hospice and palliative care. You will conduct nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, educate patients, caregivers, and staff, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team. The role requires monitoring patient progress, adjusting recommendations, complying with applicable regulations and best practices, and documenting care in electronic medical records. The schedule is flexible based on patient needs and availability. Compensation is $50–$65 per hour.

Snowline is a nonprofit organization serving the western slope of El Dorado County and the Greater Sacramento Region. The organization has served its community for over 45 years and emphasizes teamwork, contribution, service, excellence, compassionate care, and a safe, supportive team environment.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Current licensure in California.
• At least two years of experience in clinical nutrition; hospice, palliative care, or home health experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule based on patient needs.
• Knowledge of nutrition-related concerns in end-of-life care, including symptom management and palliative nutrition strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans for hospice and palliative care patients.
• Provide dietary counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and staff to support nutritional well-being.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to align nutrition plans with overall patient care goals.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition recommendations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and best practices in medical nutrition therapy.
• Document patient interactions and care plans in electronic medical records in a timely manner.
• Stay current with evidence-based guidelines and best practices in nutrition and hospice care.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling based on patient needs and availability.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Mission-driven work supporting patients receiving palliative and hospice care.
• Competitive contract compensation benchmarked to industry standards and expertise.
• Opportunities to gain experience within a leading nonprofit healthcare organization.

What This Job Offers

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