Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Hiring Now We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our team. This role involves providing comprehensive nutrition assessments and interventions to patients across various age groups, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and pregnant patients. You will play a critical role in improving patient health outcomes through personalized nutritional care and education. If you are interested, please email me directly at olpeterson@actalentservices.com! Responsibilities + Conduct nutrition assessments based on patient needs or regulatory requirements. + Select and apply appropriate assessment tools and procedures. + Review dietary intake and other factors affecting health conditions and nutritional risk. + Utilize medical history, laboratory data, drug profiles, anthropometric measurements, and diet history to evaluate nutrition-related consequences. + Perform nutrition-focused physical exams (NFPE) during patient assessments to determine risk or degree of malnutrition. + Evaluate psychosocial, functional, and behavioral factors related to food access, selection, preparation, and physical activity. + Assess patients' and families' knowledge, readiness to learn, and potential for behavior change. + Observe verbal and nonverbal cues from patients and families to enhance interviewing methods. + Organize and categorize data to identify nutrition problems. + Determine when to consult or refer to other providers or services. + Identify patterns and relationships in data to find causes of nutrition problems. + Prioritize nutrition problems for optimal patient health, recovery, chronic disease management, or disease prevention. + Document nutrition diagnostic statements in PES format with supporting evidence. + Formulate and implement action plans based on evidence-based guidelines. + Coordinate care with colleagues to ensure appropriate transitions and meet patient needs. + Act as a resource for medical and clinical staff on nutritional management. + Interpret and present current clinical knowledge, standards of care, and research to improve patient care and nutrition services. Essential Skills + Nutrition counseling + Patient assessment + Customer service + Teaching + Bilingual in Spanish + Certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist + CPR Certified + Experience working in a medical setting (M&T experience) + 1-on-1 consultation with patients + 2+ years of experience with pediatrics to geriatrics, including pregnant patients + Empathy + Experience in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) + Data entry skills Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bilingual - Spanish and English + Master's Degree - Registered Dietitian + 2-3 years of experience, ideally in FQHC + BLS / CPR Certification Work EnvironmentYou will work with approximately 12-15 patients per day. The facility includes a Teaching Kitchen, providing opportunities to educate patients on proper nutrition habits in a hands-on manner. The role offers a significant opportunity to make an impact within the community through regular patient education.Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in San Fernando,CA. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 28, 2024. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.