Registered Dietitian (RD)
About The Position
Desert Valley Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital in Southern California. The hospital provides services including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, and surgical services. The Registered Dietitian provides patient nutritional care, assesses patients’ nutritional status, develops and coordinates care plans, and evaluates their impact. The role also includes educating patients and families about nutrition, approving supplements as appropriate, and helping develop a hospital formulary suited to the patient population.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian credential required (CMS requirement).
Nice To Haves
- One year of healthcare experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate patient nutritional care.
- Assess patients’ nutritional status, formulate a care plan, coordinate its implementation, and evaluate its impact and effectiveness.
- Provide nutrition education to patients and families.
- Approve supplements as appropriate.
- Assist in developing a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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