Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

Registered Dietitian

Overview

• Specialty: Dietary Services
• Location: Oakland, California
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day (5x8 Hours), 8:00–16:30
• Hours per week: 40
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Weekend requirement: Every third weekend

Required Qualifications

• Valid RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist license in California
• RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (2 years of experience)
• RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist experience within the last year
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical inpatient and outpatient medical nutrition therapy, including nutrition education, assessment, and treatment for patients from neonatal to geriatric
• Delivers Diabetes Self-Management Education to patients with diabetes, pre diabetes, or diabetes-related diseases
• Interprets data to complete nutrition assessments and consultations, determine treatment needs and precautions, and modify plans as needed
• Educates patients on therapy or treatment in a clear, professional manner
• Completes routine and priority tasks within established departmental time frames
• Performs clerical tasks including answering phones, updating appointments, and managing electronic health records
• Documents patient care and therapy accurately in medical and departmental records
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after each use
• Protects patient PHI and follows department, local, state, and federal compliance standards

Additional Notes

• Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma