St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.
Dietitian - Nutrition Services
St. John's Regional Medical Center
The Dietitian provides medical nutritional therapy to patients by assessing nutritional status developing a plan of care to maintain or improve nutritional status periodically evaluating the patient's' response to the plan of care and modifying it as required for optimal outcomes. Counsels patients and/or families about food requirement eating habits and therapeutic nutrition.
Responsibilities
Completes patient nutritional assessment and establishes plan of care for patient's nutritional requirements; utilizesassessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural
religious and ethnic concerns.Documents assessment plan actions and patients' progress.Develops reviews updates and implements educational materials to meet the needs of patients and clinical
professionals. Serves as an expert resource and collaborates with the multidisciplinary medical team on any nutrition related matters.Participate in care planning meetings rounds and test trays in the kitchen
Qualifications
Minimum one year experience as a Registered Dietitian and/or Dietitian Internship required.Working experience in an acute care hospital highly preferred.Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field.Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian required. (RG DIETCN)