Per Diem Registered Dietitian
About The Position
Heritage Oaks Hospital is a freestanding, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital dedicated to serving the greater Sacramento area. We provide treatment to teens, adults and seniors living with mental health challenges. Here at Heritage Oaks Hospital we are currently seeking a Per-Diem Registered Dietitian to join our team. In this role you will plan modified diets as requested by the attending physician/licensed practitioner, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and counsel’s patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles. Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs.
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics
- Minimum of three (3) years dietary experience in a health care facility, with concentration in nutritional assessment and planning
- Registration with the Commission on dietetic Registration (CDR) required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- Mental Health experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Plan modified diets as requested by the attending physician/licensed practitioner
- Provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed
- Counsel patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles
- Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department
- Provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs
- Willing and able to run groups
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
