Dietitian

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals at Northridge Hospital Medical Center as a Dietitian. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Dietitian to provide expert nutritional care to our patients ensuring they receive the best possible guidance for their dietary needs during their hospital stay.

• Work efficiently and effectively in the fast-paced environment of a trauma and stroke center.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary medical team on nutrition-related matters.
• Participate in care planning meetings rounds and test trays in the kitchen to discuss patient needs and ensure effective communication.
• Meet with doctors regularly to provide updates on patients' nutritional status and recommendations.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients considering medical history current health status and dietary needs.
• Regularly evaluate and adjust the care plans based on patient progress and changing needs.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of tube feeding protocols formulas and administration techniques.
• Monitor patients receiving tube feeding for tolerance complications and effectiveness.
• Accurately and comprehensively document all patient assessments care plans actions taken and progress notes in the medical record.
• Stay up-to-date on current nutrition research and best practices.
• Work independently managing workload and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Be proactive in identifying and addressing nutrition-related issues.

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• Working experience in an acute care hospital is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field
• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian
• Fire Safety Card (must obtain within 90 days of start date.)