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.