Wellpath

Registered Dietitian

Wellpath  •  Dublin, CA (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Why Wellpath

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

About this role

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessing nutritional needs and developing care plans for the patient population in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. This role provides nutrition education to persons served and correctional staff while serving as a nutrition resource within the facility. Working under the direction of licensed medical leadership, the position collaborates with healthcare staff to support nutritional care and counseling. The role also ensures required documentation, reporting, and compliance activities are completed accurately and on time.

Additional Details

Must have a current (and must maintain) an unrestricted Registered Dietitian license

What you bring to the table

Education

  • High school and specialized training for licensing/certification(s)

Experience

  • One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian
  • Experience within a correctional/detention facility preferred

Licenses/Certifications

  • Current (and must maintain) unrestricted Registered Dietitian license in state of practice
  • Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA
  • Current (and must maintain) lifesaving ACLS certification through AHA preferred

What you will do

  • Conduct nutritional assessments, develop care plans, and document findings in accordance with state regulations and facility requirements.
  • Provide nutrition counseling, education, and instruction to patients, high-risk participants, and staff as needed.
  • Collaborate and consult with healthcare personnel and physicians to support patient nutritional needs.
  • Ensure timely completion and submission of required nutrition service plans and updates.
  • Support staff orientation, training, and interview processes as needed while serving as a nutrition resource.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

Wellpath

About Wellpath

NOW IS YOUR MOMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Join our Wellpath family and make a difference every day by providing care to society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, we get it, it is ours too. This is your moment not only to advance your career but to join a mission that aligns with your own. We are Wellpath. We are the right people, striving to do the right thing. We will continue to create healthier communities — wherever we go, wherever we grow — one patient at a time.

“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan

Wellpath is the premier provider of localized, high-quality, compassionate care to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Wellpath holds patients at the center of everything we do and promotes rigorous standards of care and innovation. With more than 10,000 clinicians and professionals in 37 states across the U.S., Wellpath provides medical and mental healthcare services for over 200,000 patients daily in state hospitals, forensic treatment, civil commitment centers, as well as local, state, and federal correctional facilities. Learn more at https://wellpathcare.com

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Franklin, Tennessee
Year Founded
2003
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