Care Career is seeking a travel Correctional RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a travel job in Stockton, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Discipline:
Allied Health Professional
Duration:
34 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:
8 hours, days
Employment Type:
Travel
Job Title:
Registered Dietitian (RD) – Correctional Facility
Job ID:
58570368
Shift:
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday–Friday, flexible days)
Guaranteed Hours:
40 per week
Contract Length:
34 weeks
Position Overview
The Registered Dietitian (RD) provides clinical nutrition services in a correctional setting, ensuring incarcerated individuals receive appropriate, evidence-based dietary care. This role focuses on assessing nutritional needs, developing individualized meal plans, and working closely with medical and food service staff to promote health and manage chronic conditions within the correctional population.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans based on medical, cultural, and dietary needs.
Monitor patients with chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, renal disease) and provide ongoing dietary counseling.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and food service staff to implement therapeutic diets and ensure menu compliance with nutritional standards.
Provide nutrition education to patients and staff as needed.
Document all assessments, interventions, and patient progress in compliance with facility policies and healthcare regulations.
Support food service operations to meet safety, sanitation, and correctional guidelines.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and correctional healthcare standards.
Qualifications
Current
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
with state licensure (as applicable).
Prior experience in clinical nutrition; correctional or institutional experience preferred.
Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and special dietary requirements.
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a secure and structured correctional environment.
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Benefits
Referral bonus
Weekly pay
Medical benefits
Continuing Education
Dental benefits
Vision benefits