Registered Dietitian - Full-Time, Day Shift
Cherry Hill Free Clinic · Bakersfield, CA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
Provides comprehensive nutritional care to patients and residents with special needs or nutritional risks. Acts as a clinical resource for the healthcare team, supervising data collection, and ensuring safe administration of medical nutrition therapy. Responsible for documentation and interdisciplinary communication to support patient health outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Perform nutritional assessments and re-assessments
- Develop and monitor individualized nutrition plans
- Provide education to patients, families, and staff
- Supervise data collection and documentation
- Ensure safe delivery of medical nutrition therapy
- Support continuous improvement and clinical best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or equivalent (required)
- Master's Degree (required if eligibility for examination begins after a specified date)
- Dietetic internship or equivalent (required)
- Registered Dietitian (RD) certification within six months of residency completion (required)
- Preferred experience as a Clinical Dietitian
Skills
- Strong assessment, communication, and educational skills
- Ability to prioritize patient care and collaborate effectively within a healthcare team