Registered Dietitian - Prenatal

Vista Community Clinic•Vista, CA

2d•$37 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe every mother and baby deserve access to compassionate, high-quality care. As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic serving San Diego, Orange, and Riverside counties, VCC is committed to advancing community health and hope through exceptional healthcare services. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian to join our Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP). This is an exciting opportunity for an RD who is passionate about maternal wellness, prenatal nutrition, diabetes education, breastfeeding support, and making a meaningful impact in underserved communities. If you thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and enjoy empowering patients through education and support, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, clinical nutrition, public health nutrition or a related field
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with a passion for women’s health and maternal nutrition
Minimum six month’ experience in prenatal care, diabetes education, WIC, FQHC, or community health preferred
CPR Certification (including BLS Child, Infant, Adult with one-time hands-on skills training
Bilingual English/Spanish
Valid California driver's license, current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation
Organized and able to create multiple nutrition plans, budgets and schedules
Excellent communication skills
Compassionate and sensitive to patient needs and concerns
Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills
Demonstrated computer literacy including using Microsoft Office products and expertise in using Internet-based applications
Ability to use critical thinking to make decisions and problem solve
Ability and willingness to self-motivate, prioritize, and be agreeable to change processes to improve effectiveness
Demonstrate ability to work and communicate with people from various ethnic, socio-economic, educational, and experiential backgrounds
Ability to maintain a professional, respectful, positive, helpful attitude always which promotes trust

Nice To Haves

Lactation Educator or Consultant certification and/or training

Responsibilities

Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and education for prenatal patients
Develop and implement nutrition care plans for patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) following Sweet Success protocols
Educate and support patients on infant feeding and breastfeeding practices
Screen patients for eligibility and participation in food assistance and emergency food programs
Collaborate closely with providers and care teams to support healthy pregnancy outcomes
Accurately document nutritional assessments, patient progress, and care plans according to CPSP guidelines
Use of the Perinatal Food Group Recall (PFGR), weight monitoring, assessment documentation and identifying appropriate nutrition interventions and referrals
Interpret and apply weight grids and offer guidance on supporting patients in achieving healthy gain throughout pregnancy
Promote patient empowerment through culturally sensitive and patient-centered education