Clinical Dietitian - CommonSpirit Health
STOCKTON, CA 95204
About the Job
St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael is a not for profit fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and children's services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.
Responsibilities:$5,000 Sign-On Bonus offered for qualified new hires. Per policy, current employees are not eligible.
Job Summary: Provides medical nutritional therapy to patients by assessing nutritional status, developing a plan of care to maintain or improve nutritional status, periodically evaluating the patient's response to the plan of care, and modifying it as required for optimal outcomes. Counsels patients and/or families about food requirement, eating habits, and therapeutic nutrition.
Qualifications:Experience:
- Minimum one year experience as a Registered Dietitian.
- Working experience in an acute care hospital highly preferred.
- When staffing permits Registered Dietitians with less than 1 year experience or RD eligible applicants who have completed an accredited internship maybe considered.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field.
Licensure:
- Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).