Clinical Dietitian II
Listed compensation
$53.98-$75.57/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center
Position Overview
Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and/or Diabetes Self-management Education/Training (DSMT). Exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Job Description
EDUCATION:
Completion of an accredited degree program and a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Credentialing must be completed within 45 days of hire prior to billing
Certification & Licensure
- RD-Registered Dietitian within 90 days
- OR RDN-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist within 90 days
- Advanced certification as determined by the hiring manager.
- AND RD-AP/RDN-AP – Advanced Practitioner in Clinical Nutrition
- OR CSDH – Certified Specialist in Digestive Health
- OR CSR – Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition
- OR CSG – Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition
- OR CSP – Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition
- OR CSPCC – Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition
- OR CSO – Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
- OR CSOWM – Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management
- OR CSSD – Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
- OR CDCES – Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
- OR CNSC – Certified Nutrition Support Clinician
Typical Experience
2 years recent relevant experience
Skills and Knowledge
Provides complex care using a strong understanding of human anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, laboratory results, and medical terminology
Excellent written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
Ability to
Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Work autonomously, as well as part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI)
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
Compassionately and effectively interact with patients and staff with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures, values, beliefs, and behaviors
Retain and apply new knowledge and skills
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Short Hour
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
Every other Weekend
Benefits
No
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
8
Employee Status
Short Hour
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $53.98 to $75.57 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-management Education to patients while implementing individualized care plans. Collaborates with healthcare teams and families to ensure optimal patient outcomes through attentive monitoring and effective communication.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited degree program and supervised practice, along with Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification. Candidates must have at least two years of recent relevant experience and the ability to work within standardized clinical policies.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (107 salary observations; 282 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (855 salary observations; 3,242 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, 38% are remote, 24% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% 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 ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k 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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