Registered Dietitian | Bakersfield, CA | 8-Week Travel Contract
Job Description
If you're a Registered Dietitian with recent acute inpatient experience and Epic EMR knowledge, this is your opportunity to join a respected healthcare system that values clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
Work with a collaborative multidisciplinary team while enjoying everything Central California has to offer—from affordable living and beautiful weather to easy access to beaches, mountains, and national parks.
Position Details
Position: Registered Dietitian
Location: Bakersfield, California
Contract: 8 Weeks
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Schedule:
Day Shift
5×8-hour shifts (40 hours/week)
Floating: Required to Adventist Health Delano, Tehachapi, and Selma based on staffing and census needs
EMR: Epic (Recent Epic experience within the last 12 months required)
What You'll Need
Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or equivalent
Master's Degree (required for candidates eligible for the RD exam on or after January 1, 2024)
Registered Dietitian (RD) credential
Dietetic Internship or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient clinical dietitian experience preferred
Recent Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months
What You'll Do
Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments
Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
Provide medical nutrition therapy and patient education
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams
Monitor patient progress and document interventions accurately
Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff on nutrition-related topics
Maintain compliance with hospital policies and clinical standards
Why You'll Love This Assignment
Work at a 254-bed acute care hospital
Join a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team
Expand your acute inpatient clinical experience
Explore Central California with easy access to Yosemite, Sequoia National Park, the Central Coast, and Southern California attractions
Opportunity to work within a leading Adventist Health facility
