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Dignity Health DIETITIAN - CLINICAL in Santa Maria, California
Overview
Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.
Responsibilities
As an entry level clinician, the Clinical Dietitian I assesses the nutritional status of the patient using recognized tools of assessment, and recommends and counsels patients, family, and/or caregivers on the appropriate nutrition plan to improve the patient's disease or condition management. Works with general patient population, as well as, with patients in more complex level of care under supervision of a Clinical Dietitian II or Clinical Dietitian Lead.
Knowledge of therapeutic approaches and principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), and ability to plan, develop and deliver nutritional interventions as well as provide individualized dietary consultations.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualificaitons:
Bachelor's Degree with completion of accredited dietitian program.
ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics.
Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Pay Range
$38.22 - $45.43 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.