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Community Health Registered Dietitian
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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
Job Description
Where You'll Work Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. One Community. One Mission. One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Community Health Worker, you will be a vital link between individuals and essential community resources, actively working to reduce health disparities and improve access to support services. Every day, you will proactively engage with clients, assessing their needs and identifying pathways to care and support. You'll connect individuals to relevant health, social, educational, and employment resources, providing guidance and practical assistance to overcome logistical barriers. To be successful in this role, you will possess a profound understanding of diverse community needs, exceptional problem-solving abilities, empathy, and resilience. Your dedication to empowering clients and removing barriers to care will be paramount. Develop and implement nutrition education and programming, including individual and group assessments, and cooking demonstrations, and other services tailored to community needs. Provide nutrition counseling and education on topics such as chronic disease prevention, healthy eating, maternal and child health, and food access Lead or support community-based programs such as diabetes prevention, weight management, senior nutrition, and school wellness initiatives Partner with local agencies, clinics, schools, food banks, public health, and other departments to expand access to nutrition services Develop culturally appropriate education materials, presentations, and outreach events with a focus on improving health literacy Identify and address social determinants of health that impact nutritional status (e.g., food insecurity, housing instability) Job Requirements Required Bachelors Of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field, upon hire or Masters Of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field, upon hire Completion of ACEND-accredited dietetic internship, upon hire and Registered Dietician, within 6 - months Preferred 1-3 years 1-3 years of experience in community or public health nutrition, upon hire Experience with Cerner or Epic, upon hire