Registered Dietitian

Dietitian Top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$74,549 - $100,861

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Full-Time · on_site
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Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: 3800 Florin Road - SACRAMENTO, CA 95823Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $74,549.19 - $100,860.67 SalaryHere at SNAHC, you are joining a team and company at a time of growth and transformation.

You will love being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you are about healthcare and giving back to the community.

Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and the wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At SNAHC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $74,549.19-$100,860.67.

Position Summary The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessing patients’ nutritional needs, developing individualized nutrition care plans, providing nutrition counseling and education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes.

This position promotes disease prevention, chronic disease management, and overall wellness through evidence-based nutrition practices. *Role may need to float to other SNAHC locations Essential Duties & Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and identify nutrition-related risks.

Develop, implement, monitor, and adjust individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Provide one-on-one and group nutrition counseling for patients with acute and chronic health conditions.

Educate patients, families, and caregivers on healthy eating, disease management, and lifestyle modifications. Document assessments, interventions, and progress in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Collaborate with Physicians, Care Team Nurses, Dentists, Behavioral Health Providers, Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, Community Health Workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. Monitor patient outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions.

Support organizational quality improvement initiatives by addressing nutrition-related quality measures, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and preventive health screenings.

Utilize population health reports to identify patients with care gaps and participate in outreach efforts, as appropriate. Participate in team huddles and interdisciplinary care team meetings.

Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered nutrition care that respects patients' beliefs, language, health literacy, and socioeconomic needs.

Assess patients for food insecurity and other social determinants of health and collaborate with community resources and internal support services to address identified needs. Conduct in-service training for nursing staff on topics related to nutrition and dietary management.

Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based nutrition guidelines and best practices. Comply with all organizational policies, HIPAA regulations, and accreditation standards. Participate in internal quality improvement teams.

Works with team members proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals for the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.

Compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, sexual harassment, scope of practice, OSHA, etc. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an accredited institution. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification State licensure or ServSafe certification as required by local laws.

Preferred

Qualifications

One or more years of clinical nutrition experience in an outpatient, community health, or hospital setting. Experience working with culturally diverse and underserved populations. Bilingual skills preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and evidence-based nutrition practices. Excellent communication, counseling, and motivational interviewing skills. Ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Strong critical thinking, organizational, and documentation skills. Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Physical

Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and electronically. May occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment This position is primarily based in an outpatient clinic or healthcare setting and may require travel between clinic locations as needed.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required. Please Note: This position may be grant funded.

Continued employment is contingent upon renewed or additional funding and may be discontinued at the close of the grant cycle.

Grant funding for any position does not impart any contractual right, either expressed or implied, to remain in Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.’s employment for a specific period of time. Grant funding does not affect the Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.’s status as an “at will” employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian assesses patient nutritional needs, develops individualized care plans, and provides counseling to improve health outcomes. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage chronic conditions and support organizational quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and possess the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. Current state licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are also required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Nutrition assessmentPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationTrauma-informed carePatient-centered care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian at SACRAMENTO NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH CENTER a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,955 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dietitian Career Context

In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (80 salary observations; 173 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (768 salary observations; 2,635 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 2,955 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

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Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k≈ 6.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo≈ 33% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sacramento Native American Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, CA
51-200 employees