Community Health Registered Dietitian
US-CA-STOCKTON
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 491540
Type: Day
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Overview: Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. One Community. One Mission. One California Responsibilities: The Community Health Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing nutrition education, counseling, and intervention strategies to individuals and groups within the community to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent nutrition-related diseases, and improve overall health outcomes. The RD will collaborate with the Community Health interdisciplinary team, community partners, and at-risk populations to ensure equitable access to nutrition resources. To be successful in this role, you will possess a profound understanding of diverse community needs, exceptional problem-solving abilities, empathy, and resilience. Your dedication to empowering clients and removing barriers to care will be paramount. * Develop and implement nutrition education and programming, including individual and group assessments, and cooking demonstrations, and other services tailored to community needs. * Provide nutrition counseling and education on topics such as chronic disease prevention, healthy eating, maternal and child health, and food access * Lead or support community-based programs such as diabetes prevention, weight management, senior nutrition, and school wellness initiatives * Partner with local agencies, clinics, schools, food banks, public health, and other departments to expand access to nutrition services * Develop culturally appropriate education materials, presentations, and outreach events with a focus on improving health literacy * Identify and address social determinants of health that impact nutritional status (e.g., food insecurity, housing instability) We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements. Qualifications: Required * Bachelors Of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field, upon hire or * Masters Of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field, upon hire * Completion of ACEND-accredited dietetic internship, upon hire and * Registered Dietician, within 6 - months Preferred * 1-3 years 1-3 years of experience in community or public health nutrition, upon hire * Experience with Cerner or Epic, upon hire
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