Clinical Dietitian

Overview

St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael is a not for profit fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

Responsibilities

Overview

St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael is a not for profit fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

1. provides medical nutritional therapy to patients by assessing nutritional status, developing a plan of care to maintain or improve nutritional status, periodically evaluating the patient's response to the plan of care, and modifying it as required for optimal outcomes. counsels patients and/or families about food requirement, eating habits, and therapeutic nutrition.
2. completes patient nutritional assessment and establishes plan of care for patient's nutritional requirements; utilizes assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.
3. documents assessment, plan, actions and patients' progress.
4. 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.
5. participate in care planning meetings, rounds, and test trays in the kitchen.

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we offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

1. health/dental/vision insurance
2. flexible spending accounts
3. voluntary protection: group accident, critical illness, and identity theft
4. adoption assistance
5. free premium membership to care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
6. employee assistance program (eap) for you and your family
7. paid time off (pto)
8. tuition assistance for career growth and development
9. retirement programs
10. wellness programs

qualifications

Minimum:

1. Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Dietitian
2. Working experience in an acute care hospital highly preferred.
3. When staffing permits Registered Dietitians with less than 1 year experience or RD eligible applicants who have completed an accredited internship maybe considered.

 Education and Experience: 

1.  Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field.

Licensure:

1. Registered Dietitian License