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Travel -Registered DieticianForhyre • Los Angeles, CA, US
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Travel -Registered Dietician

Travel -Registered Dietician

Forhyre • Los Angeles, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Travel Registered Dietician

Location : Porterville, California

Department / Unit : Dietary

Salary Range : $35 to $45 per hour

Shift : 40 Hours / week (8-Hour Day Shift : 07 : 00 AM - 03 : 30 PM)

Contract Duration : 16 Weeks Contract

Number of Positions Available : 4

Job Summary :

Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Dietician to join our Dietary team in Porterville, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in acute care settings and be passionate about providing medical nutrition therapy and education to patients.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide individualized medical nutrition therapy for patients across all age groups, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn populations.
  • Assess nutrition risk and needs, recommending appropriate nutrition interventions tailored to each patient’s condition.
  • Provide nutrition education to patients and their families, ensuring they understand dietary recommendations and their importance.
  • Document patient progress in the medical record accurately and promptly.
  • Work closely with the Nutrition Services department to ensure patients receive appropriate foods as per their diet orders.
  • Precept and coordinate learning experiences for dietetic interns, fostering a supportive educational environment.
  • Engage with facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors, and the general public to promote nutritional health and wellness.

Qualifications :

  • Current certification as a Registered Dietician (RD).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Experience in an acute care setting as a Dietician is essential.
  • Familiarity with Meditech and CBORD systems is preferred.
  • Spanish bilingual abilities are highly preferred.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Why Join Us?

    If you are committed to providing high-quality healthcare services and are looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply! Elitecare Medical Staffing values our employees and offers a collaborative work culture where you can make a real difference in the lives of patients.

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