Clinical Registered Dietitian III - FT - Days - Cancer Clinic @LG
Listed compensation
$59.62-$79.24/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.
Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.
- FTE
- 1
- Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours
- 80
Work Shift
Day: 8 hours
Job Description
Basic Purpose
The Clinical Registered Dietitian III serves as a health care clinical expert who demonstrates increasing levels of excellence through clinical practice, teaching ability, and leadership.
They serve as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team who provides general clinical nutrition care to all patients on units in which they are trained and competent to perform.
The Clinical RD III identifies patients with malnutrition, increased protein and/or energy needs or other medical problems affecting nutrition status.
Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice policies/guidelines; evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness and outcomes of the plan of care; ensuring continuity of care throughout the provision of care process; providing nutrition education to patients and family members on behaviors to accomplish patient goals; conducting educational programs for hospital staff and the community, as needed. Participates in performance improvement projects as assigned.
In addition, for Clinical Registered Dietitian III working in the outpatient setting, provide nutrition counseling to those with specific medical problems, altered nutrition status and those wishing to promote optimal health for chronic disease management. Delivers education through individual counseling, group classes, and community presentations using in-person and/or remote based tools as assigned.
Qualifications
Complete the minimum education requirements as set forth by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Minimum five (5) years of experience in an acute care hospital setting. For out-patient practice, five (5) years of relevant experience in out-patient based counseling and education settings preferred.
General knowledge of Electronic Medical Record programs, nutrient analysis software and MS office applications or similar applicat
Must Meet One of the Three Qualifications Below
- Master’s Degree in a nutrition or health related field, OR
- Complete fellowship related to nutrition, public health or healthcare administration, OR
- Complete and maintain certification in a particular area of expertise by CDR and/or ASPEN and/or American Association of Diabetes Educators resulting in any of the following credentials and consecutive recertification periods:
- Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition
- Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition
- Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
- Board Certified Specialist in Digestive Health
- Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician
- Advanced Practitioner in Clinical Nutrition
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Salary Range
$59.62 - $79.24 USD Hour
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
Sedentary Work - Duties performed mostly while sitting; walking and standing at times. Occasionally lift or carry up to 10 lbs. Uses hands and fingers. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies.
El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law.
In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Registered Dietitian III provides medical nutrition therapy and develops care plans for patients within an interdisciplinary team. They also deliver nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, and the community in both individual and group settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 49 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 27% are remote, 18% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (246 salary observations; 698 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,879 salary observations; 9,147 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $124k–$165k | Clinical Nutrition median $92k (middle half $83k–$109k)41 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $93k median in California | $78k nationally (+20%)246 state / 1,879 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$130k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in California | 284 active | 3,038 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 27% remote · 18% no call · 76% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Dietitian listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment296 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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