Registered Dietitian - Per Diem - $68.66/hr - Sacramento, CA

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Profession: Registered Dietitian

Location: Sacramento, CA

Facility: Pediatric Care

Job Type: Per Diem

Hourly Pay Rate: $68.66/hr

Shift: Day shift

Responsibilities

Complete nutrition screenings and comprehensive nutrition assessments for pediatric patients, including anthropometrics, growth charts, labs, and diet history.
Develop and document individualized nutrition care plans, interventions, and goals in the electronic medical record.
Calculate and recommend enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens, and monitor tolerance and adjust as needed.
Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the healthcare team.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families, including therapeutic diets, food allergies, and feeding plans.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention guidelines, and patient safety standards.
Monitor patient progress, re-assess at required intervals, and coordinate nutrition-related discharge plans.

Requirements

Experience Required: 2 years

License Required: CA state License

Certifications Required: BLS