**Responsibilities**
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.
**Qualifications**
+ Minimum one (1) year 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.)
**Overview**
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 dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
**Pay Range**
$38.64 - $56.03 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.