Registered Dietitian (Safety)-SNF Coordinator-Nutrition Svcs-Metropolitan State Hospital-26-307 (Registered Dietitian (Safety))

Job Description and Duties This advertisement is posted "Until Filled". Application review dates are as follows: • November 2, 2026 • November 16, 2026 • November 30, 2026 The Registered Dietitian will be directed by the Dietetics Assistant Director in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to: • Nutrition Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation • Completes nutrition assessments utilizing the Nutrition Care Process for each assigned patient. • Attends and consults with members of the treatment and interdisciplinary team. • Initiates a more intensive MNT plan for patients identified at higher nutritional risk. • Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of nutrition interventions and outcomes. • Maintains current patient profile information on assigned patients. • Nutrition Therapy Plan Implementation • Implements nutrition interventions in collaboration with the treatment/interdisciplinary team. • Communicates to Nutrition Services staff and monitors the individualized patient meal/nourishment plans. • Provides consultation to unit staff and patients as problems or questions arise regarding MNT. • Participates in department meetings, professional practice groups and hospital committees. • Safety/Security/Infection Control/Emergency Response • Conducts self with professionalism and maintains requirements in safety, security, infection control, emergency response, and a non-hostile work environment. Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Click here to take the Registered Dietitian (Safety) Examination Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. • Candidates must attach proof of registration as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.