Registered Dietitian

Madera Community Hospital

Located in the heart of Central California, Madera Community Hospital is a General Acute Care, private, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and wellness of residents throughout the Central Valley.  We are committed to identifying and serving our community's needs with compassion, concern, care and safety for every patient.  Madera Community Hospital is a growing acute care facility seeking talented individuals with a drive to provide quality care and dedicated to making a difference in our community.

Position Summary:

The Registered Dietitian participates in patient care by performing and charting nutritional assessments, diet recommendations and diet education.  Discusses recommendations for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) with physicians, direct and allied patient care staff, patients and families.  Relays special food requests to kitchen staff. Develops and conducts nutrition in-services to Nutrition Resources staff.  Functions as preceptor to dietetic students and interns.  Participates in hospital and department performance improvement studies. Attends professional meetings and conferences to maintain competency in current professional practice and trends.

Qualifications:

Dietitians maintain clinical registration and professional status through continuing education as approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Dietitians maintain requirements for the Commission on Dietetic Registration/Credentialing Agency for American Dietetic Association. (CDR).  Two years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital or health care facility is preferred.  Completion of an ADA accredited didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program.

Requires CDR registration or registry‑eligible

Madera Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.