Pre-Registered Dietitian

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Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-495617
• Position #(s):
  
  -902
• Working Title:
  
  Pre-Registered Dietitian - Full Time
• Classification: PRE-REGISTERED DIETITIAN
• Salary: $4,499.00 - $5,832.00
• # of Positions: 2
• Work Location:
  
  San Luis Obispo County
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: Non-Tenured, Full Time
• Facility: DSH - Atascadero

The Pre-Registered Dietitian will be supervised by a Registered Dietitian in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to:

• Completes nutrition assessments utilizing the Nutrition Care Process for each assigned patient.
• Attends and consults with members of the treatment and interdisciplinary team.
• Initiates a more intensive MNT plan for patients identified at higher nutritional risk.
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of nutrition interventions and outcomes.
• Maintains current patient profile information on assigned patients.

• Implements nutrition interventions in collaboration with the treatment/interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates to Nutrition Services staff and monitors the individualized patient meal/nourishment plans.
• Provides consultation to unit staff and patients as problems or questions arise regarding MNT.
• Participates in department meetings, professional practice groups and hospital committees.

• Provides nutrition group education to patients, families and staff.

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks.

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