Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian Professional/Technical Escondido, California Requisition ID 42031 Department Nutritional Services Location Escondido, California Union Not Applicable Salary Range 34.36 - 51.62 Job Type Full-Time Shift Day Hours Per Shift 8 Hours Per Pay Period 80 Position at Palomar Health

DESCRIPTION

Primarily responsible for ensuring optimal medical nutrition therapy through needs assessment, planning, and carrying out intervention, consulting with other disciplines, and educating patient and/or caregiver on nutritional needs. Serves as educational resource to food and nutrition employees, other medical staff, and the community. May be required to float to other Palomar Health facilities. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements Minimum Education:

Master's Degree in related field if eligible for registration after January 1, 2024; Bachelor's Degree in related field if registered or eligible for registration before January 1, 2024

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree in related field and other clinical certification

Minimum Experience:

Clinical internship or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

1 - 2 years as clinical dietitian in long-term and/or acute care

Required Certification:

Registered Dietician - American Dietetic Assoc (ADA)

Preferred Certification:

California Children's Services (CCS)

Paneled Required License:

Not Applicable Preferred License:

Valid Driver's License Current employees are not eligible for hiring incentives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. ←