Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian Community Health System

• 3.7 Fresno, CA Job Details Part-time $38.32
• $49.

82 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Free parking 403(b) matching Tuition reimbursement Qualifications BLS Certification Driver's License Bachelor's degree Basic life support

Dietetics Registered Dietitian Full Job Description Overview:

Opportunities for you! Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek Free Continuing Education and certification Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions Great food options with on-demand ordering Free parking and electric charging Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities:

The Registered Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide specialized medical nutrition therapy to patients by using evidenced-based standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines; assuring customer needs and satisfaction are met and/or exceeded; participating in performance improvement efforts; managing resources in a cost-effective manner; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. Accountabilities Conducts a nutrition assessment for patients within required time frames. This includes screening for malnutrition, formulating a nutrition diagnosis based on collected data while utilizing evidence-based standards, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. Develops and implements nutrition interventions in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives, nutrition description and self-management training. May require development of therapeutic plan for specialized nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition. Reviews/approves therapeutic diets to ensure compliance with all state and federal guidelines. Provides appropriate follow-up in accordance with the patient's treatment goals, referring patients for outpatient counseling, community resources or home services as appropriate. Assesses and evaluates techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns. Provides appropriate documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan/goals, implementation, and progress toward goals. Participates in multidisciplinary patient care conference and discharge planning activities as appropriate to develop and implement patient care plans and assess patient outcomes with other disciplines and extended care facilities as applicable to ensure continuity of care. Prepares Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) reports and participates in monthly QAPI meetings with other disciplines including MD's, Social Workers, and RNs. Conducts in-services and educational presentations to hospital/department staff. Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, as required by CHP, state and federal guidelines. Participates in the orientation and training of new dietitians and functions as a preceptor to dietetic students and interns. Plans learning experiences, teaches, and evaluates performance of students and interns. Participates in the development of treatment guidelines and nutrition policies related to nutritional assessment and identification of nutritional risks of patients and treatment protocols for nutritional services for patients with diseases or related conditions. Participates in committee meetings when nutrition therapy guidelines are implemented/renewed according to schedule. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Renal Dialysis Educates patients and their families/caregivers on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis regarding diet and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD); provides ongoing nutrition counseling to achieve optimal outcomes; reviews monthly lab work on an individual basis and intervenes as appropriate in collaboration with the Nephrologist or other rounding provider(s); actively participates in osteodystrophy management, including provision of recommendations for vitamin D, phosphate binder and calcimimetic therapies.

Qualifications:

Education Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university required Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required Master's Degree in related field preferred Experience 1 year of clinical or related experience required 3 years of clinical or related experience preferred Bilingual in English and Spanish or Hmong preferred Licenses and Certifications BLS

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required RD
• CDR Registered Dietitian required CNSC
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician for primary assignment in Critical Care areas required DL
• Valid California Driver's License and driving record acceptable to Community Health System required

NATIONAL

• National Certification related to specialty and applicable to role preferred CLE
• Certified Lactation Educator preferred CDE
• Certified Diabetes Educator preferred CNSC
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician preferred CNS
• Certified Nutrition Specialist preferred CSR
• Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition preferred CSSD
• Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics preferred CSG
• Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition preferred CSP
• Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition preferred CSO
• Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition preferred

CACHILDSVC

• California Children's Services preferred

Disclaimers:

Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change. If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.