Clinical Dietitian - Dietary Department

Overview

Monterey Park Hospital, a 101-acute care facility located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for our Dietary Department. This is a full-time, 8-hour variable shift position reporting to the Director of Dietary.

Responsibilities

The Dietitian will be responsible for effective nutritional assessment and charting of patients, within policies of the department and completing order consults.  The Dietitian will also be responsible for review and update or patient education materials, diet manual, and patient menus; monitoring tube feedings; conducting inservice education for Nutritional Services Department and other hospital staff as necessary; enforcing policies and procedures regarding safe food handling and service; educating and monitoring hemodialysis patients, as assigned; and provides nutrition education to medical staff, patients, students, and personnel.

Qualifications

Copy of Master’s degree (as of Jan 1, 2024), preferably in a nutrition-related field. Dietitians with only a Bachelor’s degree who were already registered as an RDN, or eligible on or before December 31, 2023, do not need to obtain a master’s degree but will need to provide a copy of the Bachelor's degree, preferably in a nutrition-related field.

1-2 yrs. experience in an acute care clinical setting preferred.  Knowledge of food and nutrition, preparation and production, including sufficient previous experience in dietetics.  Experience with regulatory compliance.  Strong understanding of CMS and TJC standards and other regulatory bodies regarding food and nutrition services, including kitchen inspection.  Ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech therapists and pharmacists to enhance patient outcomes as well as facilitate in-services for dietary and nursing staff.

Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Compensation: 37.92 to 43.12 (USD)