REGISTERED DIETITIAN (SAFETY)
Nutrition Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation
Completes nutrition assessments utilizing the Nutrition Care Process for each assigned patient.
Attends and consults with members of the treatment and interdisciplinary team.
Initiates a more intensive MNT plan for patients identified at higher nutritional risk.
Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of nutrition interventions and outcomes.
Maintains current patient profile information on assigned patients.
Nutrition Therapy Plan Implementation
Implements nutrition interventions in collaboration with the treatment/interdisciplinary team.
Communicates to Nutrition Services staff and monitors the individualized patient meal/nourishment plans.
Provides consultation to unit staff and patients as problems or questions arise regarding MNT.
Safety/Security/Infection Control/Emergency Response
Conducts self with professionalism and maintains requirements in safety, security, infection control, emergency response, and a non-hostile work environment.
Eligibility
To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.
Job Description and Duties
The Registered Dietitian will be directed by the Dietetics Assistant Director in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH).
The incumbent will be responsible for the duties listed above, but not limited to those mentioned.
Application Review Dates
- June 2, 2026
- June 16, 2026
- June 30, 2026
- July 14, 2026
- July 28, 2026
Virtual Career Fair
A Virtual Career Fair will be held May 19th, 2026. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.
Department Information
The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.
Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks.
We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero