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Registered Dietitian - Full-Time, Day Shift

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services · Bakersfield, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Role: Provides comprehensive nutritional care to patients and residents with special needs or nutritional risks, including assessment, reassessment, education, and documentation in accordance with standards. Responsibilities Conducts initial and ongoing nutritional assessments, determining nutritional diagnoses and response to care plans.Develops and implements individualized nutrition plans, monitors intake, initiates interventions, and educates patients and families.Prioritizes patient care, allocates personnel efficiently, and administers medical nutrition therapy safely and accurately.Acts as a resource for healthcare team members, including training and supervising dietetic interns and staff, and provides nutrition education.Collects and assesses data related to patients' nutritional status, supervising indirect data collection where appropriate.Performs additional job-related duties as assigned, ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition; master's degree required if eligible for exam after a specified date.Successful completion of dietetic internship or equivalent.Registered Dietitian (RD) certification within six months of residency completion.Preferred experience as a clinical dietitian.Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and educational skills. Additional Requirements: Commitment to safety and vaccination policies, with participation in E-Verify. The role emphasizes clinical expertise, patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to standards.

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