2 jobs found in Baldwin Park, CA

DSH- Metropolitan State Hospital is accepting applications for Registered Dietitian (Safety), Permanent-Fulltime. Working Title: Registered Dietitian (Safety)- Nutrition Services Department. The Department of Nutrition Services is looking for a Permanent- full time position for a passionate Dietitian to join the team. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Nutrition Services, the Registered Dietitian will be responsible for meaningful nutrition assessments, provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) integrated with the patients’ treatment plan goals and provide nutrition counseling/education to patients. Function as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team. Candidates must possess knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process, Development of nutrition care plans and Principles, practices an theories of nutrition and dietetics. Electronic Medical Records and Computrition skills are desirable. Has the ability to perform tasks independently with...

This class is distinguished from the Registered Dietitian by the custody requirements imposed by the criminal nature of the forensic client or patient, and the security features of the facility. Under direction, incumbents complete nutrition assessments; assist and advise clinical personnel on special nutrition needs; plan dietary intervention and strategies; attend interdisciplinary team conferences; monitor and document nutritional needs and goals; may accept or transmit verbal or electronically transmitted orders from physicians consistent with an established protocol to implement medical nutrition therapy; order medical laboratory tests related to medical nutrition therapy within established protocols; interpret prescription diets; plan regular and special therapeutic diets; establish menus and recipes for use by food production personnel; authorize substitution or modification of diets; assist in the selection of dietary staff; plan and conduct training programs for...