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Dietitian Specialist 1* (MC)

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40.55-$54.54/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 16m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Summary: The Registered Dietitian Specialist 1 is responsible for completing
inpatient and/or outpatient nutritional assessments and reassessments according
to scheduled timeframes and implementing appropriate interventions to improve
the nutritional outcome of patients. Is responsible for providing nutrition
education to patients and family members, mentoring dietetic technicians, and
acting as a clinical preceptor to dietetic students and/or other health care
team members. May be assigned duties in the inpatient and/or clinic setting.

Education and Experience: Bachelor�s Degree or Master�s degree in Nutrition and
Dietetics or Nutrition-related field required.

Knowledge and Skills: An entry level 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
information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish
colors and smells as necessary for distinguish various sounds associated with
the workplace/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 or RDN) required.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice,
teamwork and wholeness.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based
Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission,
purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

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We appreciate your interest in Loma Linda and wish you success in your job
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Key Responsibilities

The Dietitian Specialist performs inpatient and outpatient nutritional assessments to implement effective interventions for patient care. They also provide nutrition education to patients and families while mentoring dietetic technicians and students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or a related field. A valid certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD or RDN) is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Nutritional assessmentPatient educationClinical preceptingCritical thinkingCommunicationInterpersonal skillsAssertivenessComputer literacyEquipment troubleshootingTime management

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k 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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Loma Linda, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

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Clinical precepting and mentoring opportunities