Travel - Registered Dietician

EliteCare Medical Staffing • Porterville, CA

9d • $35 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Dietician to join our Dietary team in Porterville, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in acute care settings and be passionate about providing medical nutrition therapy and education to patients.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Registered Dietician (RD).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience in an acute care setting as a Dietician is essential.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Meditech and CBORD systems is preferred.
• Spanish bilingual abilities are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide individualized medical nutrition therapy for patients across all age groups, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn populations.
• Assess nutrition risk and needs, recommending appropriate nutrition interventions tailored to each patient’s condition.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and their families, ensuring they understand dietary recommendations and their importance.
• Document patient progress in the medical record accurately and promptly.
• Work closely with the Nutrition Services department to ensure patients receive appropriate foods as per their diet orders.
• Precept and coordinate learning experiences for dietetic interns, fostering a supportive educational environment.
• Engage with facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors, and the general public to promote nutritional health and wellness.

Benefits

• Elitecare Medical Staffing values our employees and offers a collaborative work culture where you can make a real difference in the lives of patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed