JOB ID :889313

Position: Nutritionist

Shift Notes

8 hour days

Location: Merced, CA, 95340

Start date; 07/28/2025

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Years of Experience

2 Years

Pay: $52-$54 per hour

Required Certifications

BLS, Registered Dietician

Unit Notes

Minimum one year experience as a Registered Dietitian; Working experience in an acute care hospital highly preferred

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field.

REGISTERED DIETICIAN (RG DIETCN)

• Unit: Dietitian... able to cover all floors (telemetry, med/surg, general medical, medical ICU)

• Certs: Registered Dietitian

• EMR: Cerner

• Weekend Requirement: Potentially, as needed, could be every weekend

• Holidays: Yes

• Shifts: Day (8am-4:30pm)

• Common diagnosis/Types of patients: Low to moderate acuity

Job Summary

We are seeking a Dietician/Nutritionist to join our team! As a Dietician/Nutritionist on our team, you will be seeing multiple patients each day, reading their medical history, and listening to their stories and concerns. Based on that patient’s needs and lifestyle, you will be providing diet and nutrition advice, creating meal plans specifically for them, and offering changes they can make in their daily lives to live healthier, happier lives. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of diet, nutrition, and different dietary needs, and the ability to multitask and switch focus, as needed, to provide the best care for each patient.

Responsibilities

Warmly greet each patient that walks into your office, listening to their concerns and asking questions to learn about their lifestyle and health issues

Counsel patients suffering from a variety of health issues on changes they can make in their daily lives to improve their nutrition

Provide meal plans and recipe suggestions that are in line with their ultimate health goals

Regularly communicate with existing patients and check in on their progress

Be a helpful, supportive presence for patients looking to make major changes in their life

Qualifications

Must hold the required license in the state

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong understanding of nutrition and different diets

The ability to compassionately counsel people making major life changes

The ability to work independently and within a team environment

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills