Dietitian-Clinical (Full Time, Variable) Monterey Park Hospital

The Dietitian will also be responsible for review and update or patient education materials, diet manual, and patient menus; monitoring tube feedings; conducting inservice education for Nutritional Services Department and other hospital staff as necessary; enforcing policies and procedures regarding safe food handling and service; educating and monitoring hemodialysis patients, as assigned; and provides nutrition education to medical staff, patients, students, and personnel. Overview: Monterey Park Hospital, a 101-acute care facility located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for our Dietary Department .

Overview:

Monterey Park Hospital, a 101-acute care facility located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for our Dietary Department. This is a part-time, 8-hour variable shift position reporting to the Director of Dietary.

Responsibilities:

The Dietitian will be responsible for effective nutritional assessment and charting of patients, within policies of the department and completing order consults.  The Dietitian will also be responsible for review and update or patient education materials, diet manual, and patient menus; monitoring tube feedings; conducting inservice education for Nutritional Services Department and other hospital staff as necessary; enforcing policies and procedures regarding safe food handling and service; educating and monitoring hemodialysis patients, as assigned; and provides nutrition education to medical staff, patients, students, and personnel.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited school with a major in nutrition preferred or completion of an ADA-approved dietetics internship
2. Thorough knowledge of foods and nutrition, including preparation, production, supervision, and instructional techniques. Sufficient previous experience in dietetics
3. ADA registration required. 

Hospital Description:

Monterey Park Hospital