Nutritionist

Kaweah Health • Visalia, CA

5d • $28 - $43

About The Position

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Supports the Clinical Nutrition Department in meeting goals and providing excellent patient care. By assisting in completion of job assignments that can be done without an advanced credential (Registered Dietitian), this role supports the dietitians and helps operations run smoothly. If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong. Keep growing your career! Kaweah Health is committed to a culture that delivers personal, professional, and compassionate experiences for every person, every time. Explore our currently open positions and apply to the ones that fit you best. Keep track of your application in the selection process and new opportunities as they open. We hope you choose to join our team of dedicated professionals serving those who entrust us with their care. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is Nutrition or Dietetics, or Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics if undergraduate degree is not nutrition specific.
• At least two years of experience in nutrition or dietetic services.
• Experience with electronic medical record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Office Suite Products.
• ServSafe certification within six months of hire/transfer.

Nice To Haves

• CDM-CFPP, DTR or NDTR

Responsibilities

• Assists Clinical Nutrition Manager with recipe development, nutrient analysis and validation for patient recipes and menus.
• Performs quality assurance functions: patient rounding, test trays, other QAPI projects as assigned.
• Under the direction of a registered dietitian, provides patient education as determined by the RD.
• Manages and reviews the nutrition organizer, daily triage tracking and other Cerner reports; assigns RD consults when appropriate and not automatically assigned by Cerner.
• Teaches, develops and updates department in-service education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists with department leadership coverage as needed.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees