Travel Contract

Correctional RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Delano, CA
Nightingale's List
5x8 hrs, Days

$1,957/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration24 weeks
Setting
Correctional

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,957/week

Estimated taxable pay
$757/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,200/week

Benefits

Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Weekly pay

Description

North Kern State Prison (CDCR)

The Registered Dietitian (RD) at North Kern State Prison is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing nutrition services that support the health and medical needs of the adult incarcerated population. The RD ensures compliance with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) policies, Title 15 regulations, and evidence-based nutrition standards while promoting overall wellness in a correctional healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

Assess nutritional needs of patients, including those with chronic medical conditions and special diet requirements
Develop, implement, and monitor therapeutic and medically prescribed diets
Provide individualized and group nutrition education and counseling as clinically indicated
Ensure menus meet nutritional adequacy, food safety, and regulatory standards
Collaborate with medical, nursing, mental health, and food service staff to support patient care
Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the health record
Monitor food service operations for compliance with sanitation and safety requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field
Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
Valid California licensure, if required
Ability to work effectively within a secure correctional healthcare environment

Nightingale's List Job ID #ZR_219_JOB. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.