Registered Dietitian (RD)
Overview
Dietitian
Schedule: Per Diem | DaysDepartment: DietaryLocation: Desert Valley Hospital | Victorville, CACompensation: $40.96 per hour
Nourish Health Through Expert Nutrition Care
Are you a dedicated Dietitian passionate about improving patient outcomes through nutrition and education? Join Desert Valley Hospital, a proud member of Prime Healthcare, where quality, compassion, and community are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Dietitian, you will play a vital role in supporting patient health and recovery through comprehensive nutritional assessment, individualized care planning, and patient education. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams, you will help ensure patients receive the nutrition support they need to achieve the best possible outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career within one of the nation's leading healthcare systems.
Why Join Desert Valley Hospital?
Desert Valley Hospital is a nationally recognized, award-winning healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care to the High Desert community. As part of Prime Healthcare, you'll benefit from the resources, stability, and career growth opportunities of a leading healthcare network while contributing to a culture of clinical excellence and compassion.
Recognized for Excellence:
- Named among the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® for outstanding clinical performance and patient outcomes.
- Recipient of the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™ for commitment to safe, high-quality care.
- Recognized as one of the 100 Great Community Hospitals in the nation.
- Recipient of numerous Five-Star Healthgrades ratings across multiple clinical specialties and service lines.
What You'll Do
As a Dietitian, you will provide comprehensive nutritional care and support to patients across a variety of clinical settings. Responsibilities include:
- Assess patients' nutritional status and identify nutrition-related needs.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and modify plans as needed.
- Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and their families.
- Recommend and approve nutritional supplements based on patient needs.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of nutrition formulary standards appropriate for the patient population.
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible per diem scheduling
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to Prime Healthcare's learning and education resources
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient health and wellness
Why Victorville?
Victorville offers an affordable cost of living, family-friendly communities, and convenient access to Southern California's outdoor recreation opportunities. Enjoy hiking, camping, mountain adventures, and weekend trips to nearby beaches, all while building a rewarding healthcare career in a growing community.
Make a Difference
If you are a compassionate nutrition professional committed to clinical excellence and patient-centered care, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to improving lives through quality healthcare.
Join Desert Valley Hospital and help advance patient health through exceptional nutritional care and education.
Responsibilities
Provides appropriate patient nutritional care. Assesses the nutritional status of patients, formulates a care plan, coordinates its implementation, and evaluates its impact and effectiveness. Provides nutrition education to patients/families. Approves supplements as appropriate and assists in the development of a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Registered Dietitian Required (CMS requirement)2. One year healthcare experience desirable.
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Pay Transparency
Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $40.96. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Per DiemShift
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