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

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