Per Diem / PRN Assistant - Clinic RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - $23-30 per hour

Job Description

Adventist Health is seeking a per diem / prn Clinic RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Assistant for a per diem / prn job in Hanford, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Per Diem

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965.

We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere.

Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

Job Summary :

Provides clinical dietetic services by ensuring the diet ordered by physician is received by the patient. Assists in clerical duties for Nutrition Services department.

Has basic knowledge of modified diets, the use of diet therapy resources and the ability to accurately complete modified menus in coordination with dietitian as needed and with use of CBORD computer program.

Job Requirements :

Education and Work Experience :

• High School Education / GED or equivalent : Preferred
• Associate’s / Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education / related experience : Preferred
• Two years' technical experience : Preferred

Essential Functions :

Provides menus and communicates with patient / family about the room service process including food choices and times of service.

Provides meals and snacks within the diet order, observes and documents food intake and response to care, and serves as a liaison between the patient, Food and Nutrition Department, and Nursing.

Coordinates the preparation of food in accordance to food safety regulations. Accountable to ensure all patients on a physician-prescribed diet receive meals per patient needs / desires.

Works collaboratively with the nursing unit staff to complete activities within scope of practice, and communicates concerning any patient issues, concerns or needs.

Knows various diets with restrictions and serves food accordingly with appropriate condiments. Checks with dietitian for patient food substitution when item is not available or is not on nourishment list.

Consults with dietitian as needed for additional information.

Checks in orders from vendors following established principles and guidelines. Puts stock away in proper location in a timely manner, with proper dating assuring proper food temperature is maintained on refrigerated and frozen foods.

Arranges stock in First-In-First-Out manner. Properly stores any leftover food to assure maintenance of safe food temperature.

Assures foods are covered and labeled and complies with dating procedures.

• Transports patient food carts to and from kitchen. Works collaboratively with the nursing unit staff to complete activities within scope of practice, and communicates concerning any patient.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements :

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc.

as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health Job ID #28279. Posted job title : sr. nutrition assistant, per diem, variable shift, clinical dietitians, hanford

About Adventist Health

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities.

Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities.

Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission : living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope.

We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.

Benefits

• Continuing Education
• Bereavement
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health Care FSA
• 403b retirement plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Health savings account
8 days ago