Registered Dietician (Per Diem)

MAMMOTH HOSPITAL • Mammoth Lakes, CA

1d • $38 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian (RD) shall participate in the provision of nutrition therapy assessment and counseling to inpatients and to outpatients as referred by their provider. The RD plans and directs preparation of diets as prescribed, and consults and counsels patients and relatives on special diet requirements. The RD will supervise dietetic service operations.

Requirements

• Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietic Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Detail oriented
• Strong communicator
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Bachelors degree in nutrition or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of experience as a Dietitian or Nutritionist preferred.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition screenings and assessments to provide medical nutrition therapy and education for hospital patients and those in the outpatient setting.
• Maintains appropriate medical charting for nutrition assessment, intervention and education provided.
• Consults with patient care providers regarding patient's nutritional needs and therapeutic dietary restrictions.
• Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.
• Advises the cooks/food service workers about patient's dietary needs.
• Abides by the regulations established in the California Retail Food Code, Title 22, CMS, and departmental policies and procedures; including but not limited to food temperatures, food storage/receiving, sanitation, and personal hygiene.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level