Registered Dietitian - Prenatal

Vista Community Clinic•Vista, CA

23d•$39 - $50

About The Position

Vista Community Clinic (VCC), a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic serving San Diego, Orange, and Riverside counties, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join its Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP). The role supports maternal wellness and community health, primarily serving Medi-Cal-eligible pregnant individuals. The Registered Dietitian provides individualized nutrition assessment, education, counseling, and intervention for prenatal patients. The role includes developing personalized nutrition care plans that account for patients’ medical needs, cultural backgrounds, food preferences, and goals; supporting patients with healthy pregnancy weight gain and gestational diabetes; and providing infant-feeding and breastfeeding education. The dietitian collaborates with healthcare providers, nurses, social workers, and other team members to coordinate compassionate care and promote healthy pregnancy and birth outcomes. The position also involves accurate documentation in accordance with CPSP guidelines, monitoring patient progress and outcomes, and contributing to community nutrition education initiatives. VCC describes its culture as collaborative, respectful, supportive, and community-focused, with training and development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or a related field.
Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.
Passion for women’s health, maternal nutrition, and community health.
Current CPR/BLS certification, including Adult, Child, and Infant training with one-time hands-on skills training.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
Patient-centered and compassionate, with sensitivity to patients’ needs, concerns, and experiences.
Strong written, verbal, and active listening skills.
Organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple nutrition plans, schedules, priorities, and responsibilities.
Culturally responsive, with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to make sound decisions and identify appropriate interventions and referrals.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet-based applications.
Self-motivated and collaborative, with flexibility to adapt to changing processes and contribute ideas to improve patient care and team effectiveness.
Positive and professional, with a respectful and helpful approach to patient and team interactions.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of experience in prenatal care, diabetes education, WIC, FQHC, or community health.
Lactation Educator or Lactation Consultant certification and/or training.
Experience working with pregnant and postpartum patients.
Experience providing diabetes or gestational diabetes education.
Experience working in a community health, FQHC, WIC, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and education for prenatal patients.
Develop and implement personalized nutrition care plans based on patient needs, preferences, and medical conditions.
Provide nutrition counseling for patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in accordance with Sweet Success protocols.
Educate and support patients regarding infant feeding and breastfeeding.
Use the Perinatal Food Group Recall (PFGR) to assess dietary intake and identify appropriate nutrition interventions and referrals.
Monitor patient weight and progress throughout pregnancy, including interpreting weight grids and providing guidance to support healthy pregnancy weight gain.
Screen patients for eligibility and participation in food assistance and emergency food programs.
Collaborate with providers and other care team members to promote healthy pregnancy and birth outcomes.
Document nutrition assessments, interventions, patient progress, and care plans accurately in accordance with CPSP guidelines.
Provide culturally responsive, patient-centered education that empowers patients and families to make informed nutrition and lifestyle choices.
Monitor outcomes and adjust nutrition care plans as needed to support sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes.
Contribute to nutrition education programs and initiatives that advance maternal and infant health in the community.