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Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero

Registered Dietitian

Pay: $77,868–$103,320/yr

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Atascadero, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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What they do

A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.

$90,732 / year median in California

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

We invite you to join our professional team! 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.

INTERVIEW / RELOCATION INFORMATION

Reimbursement for interview and relocation expenses are available up to $10,000 pursuant to operational needs and fund availability. Reimbursement amounts and per diem rates will be based on the candidate's prospective classification as outlined in the bargaining unit agreement of the CalHR rules. Registered Dietitians (Safety) will be directed by the Dietetics Assistant Director or designee in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: 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, and implements the nutrition therapy plan in collaboration with the treatment/interdisciplinary team. This position has both FULL TIME and

PART TIME

positions open!

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. ( Applicants with proof of eligibility to apply for registration will be admitted to the examination but must become registered to be eligible for appointment .) The hiring process consists of 3 steps: 1. Create an account log on to CalCareers 2. Take and pass the state civil service eligibility exam 3. Apply for the vacancy, Registered Dietitian We offer: Health, dental and vision insurance Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave CALPERS Safety retirement and 401K/457 plan options Click on the link below to learn more about our area: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/About_the_Area.html For more information , please contact DSH-Atascadero Recruitment Team at (805) 468-3660 or ASHRecruitment@dsh.ca.gov

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Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$77,868.00 - $103,320.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Commuter assistance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Wellness program

Work Location:

In person