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Loma Linda
Murrieta, California

Dietitian Specialist 2*

DietitianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$88K–$118K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

MH: Clinical Nutrition- ( Unscheduled, Days) -

Job Summary

The Dietitian Specialist 2 responsibilities include completing inpatient and/or outpatient nutritional assessments and reassessments according to scheduled time frames and implementing appropriate interventional strategies to improve the nutritional outcome of patients requiring a specialized program.

Participates in out-patient group nutrition classes as assigned and/or arranges individual appointments when referrals are received. Provides specialized nutrition education to patients and family members.

Provides in-services and lectures to clinical staff, and mentors dietitians, dietetic technicians and diet aides to improve performance standards. Participates in educating dietetic and medical students, and serves as a consultant for interns, residents, and attending physicians.

Assigned duties may include inpatient, outpatient, and/or clinic setting. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or Nutrition-related field required. Two years of clinical nutrition experience required.

Knowledge and Skills: A thorough knowledge of clinical nutrition in area of specialty. Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.

Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.

Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.

Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: Certification from Commission on Dietetic registration (RD/RDN) required.

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Key Responsibilities

Perform inpatient and outpatient nutritional assessments and implement interventional strategies to improve patient outcomes. Provide specialized nutrition education to patients and families while mentoring clinical staff and students.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a valid RD/RDN certification. Candidates must have at least two years of clinical nutrition experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutritional AssessmentPatient EducationCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingCollaborationPatient Care Equipment CalibrationCase Management

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 18% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (329 salary observations; 656 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,411 salary observations; 8,257 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
41% this job
Relocation assistance
23%
Sign-on bonus
14%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,193 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Murrieta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$603k
Typical market rent
$2,672/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Loma Linda

Hospitals and Health Care
Loma Linda, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance