Job Information
Dignity Health Dietitian in Northridge, California
Overview
Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
Dietitian - Dietary
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Per Diem
Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals at Northridge Hospital Medical Center as a Clinical Dietitian. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate dietitian to provide expert nutritional care to our patients, ensuring they receive the best possible guidance for their dietary needs during their hospital stay.
Responsibilities
Completes patient nutritional assessment and establishes plan of care for patients nutritional requirements.
Utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural religious and ethnic concerns.
Documents assessment plan actions and patients progress.
Develops reviews updates and implements educational materials to meet the needs of patients and clinical professionals.
Serves as an expert resource and collaborates with the multi-disciplinary medical team on any nutrition-related matters.
Participate in care planning meetings rounds and test trays in the kitchen.
Qualifications
Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Dietitian.
Working experience in an acute care hospital highly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field
Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian
Pay Range
$38.64 - $56.03 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
