Dietitian

3 weeks ago

Vista, United States Vista Community Clinic Full time

Overview:
Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.

**Responsibilities**:
While working with patients of different ages and health related issues addresses complex issues surrounding food and nutrition. Responsible for creating nutritional programs based on the individuals' specific medical and health needs. Ensure the patients' personal preferences are incorporated into a plan that will ultimately improve their overall health. Responsible for reinforcing the proposed plans through education of the patient and their families on how to properly follow the dietary guidelines. Provide follow up on patients' nutritional progress, making adjustments to the dietary plan as needed. Provide professional advice on implementing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Conduct nutrition consultations
- Advise patients on setting specific nutritional goals
- Provide patients with educational facts on nutrition to improve their health
- Evaluate patient lifestyle, nutritional and health needs
- Establish short and long-term goals for each patient. including their preferences into the plan of care
- Advise patients on healthy nutrition practices
- Develop a thorough an cost-efficient meal plan that includes health foods and meets nutrition goals
- Assist patients in customizing meal plans and grocery lists
- Work with Diabetes Care Team to track patient progress. adjust meal plans as needed
- Coordinate care with patient’s Primary Clinician
- Serve as an expert in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease
- Stay current with latest nutritional diets and trends
- Organize educational materials/classes that include recipes and meal ideas
- Ensure dietary guidelines are in sync with "Patient centered medical home" model
- Work with patients to make changes in eating habits to help prevent chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, kidney disease, high blood pressure and cancer.

Qualifications:
**Minimum**
- Bachelor's degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, clinical nutrition, public health nutrition or a related field
- Must be a Registered Dietician (RD) or Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)
- Minimum 6 months experience working with patients

**Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities**
- Organized and able to create multiple nutrition plans, budges and schedules
- Excellent communication skills
- Compassionate and sensitive to patients needs and concerns

**Salary Range**
- $32.75 - $40.00 DOE

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