We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will provide expert nutritional consultation services to patients, referral sources, and staff, ensuring enteral and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) needs are assessed and managed according to established protocols, physician or case manager requests, and nutritional standards of care. Dietary plans will be tailored to consider the emotional, social, environmental, and economic context of each patient and their family.
This role requires a strong understanding of Medicare and Medi-Cal TPN/enteral qualifications and coverage, as well as experience in home infusion, home health, or long-term nutritional support. The candidate should be patient-centered, an effective communicator both verbally and in writing, and able to work independently with minimal guidance. Proficiency with technology, including Outlook, Teams, MS Office, and pharmacy databases, is essential. Flexibility, resilience to operational changes, and the ability to learn quickly are key attributes for success in this role.
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's: BA or BS degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field
- Other: Completion of an American Dietetic Association approved internship program.
- Other: Continuing education hours as required by the Commission on dietetic Registration and other subspecialty credentialing agencies.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
- RD-Registered Dietitian provided prior to start date
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Specialized knowledge and clinical thinking ability to effectively plan and provide patient care consistent with nutrition practice standards and regulations.
- Ability to effectively coordinate efforts with others, including interdisciplinary groups, without direct lines of authority required.
- Written and verbal communication and presentation skills are required.
- Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills and the ability to manage resources for patient care in a cost effective manner.
- Demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
- Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, motivation, flexibility, energy and creativity.
- Excellent collaborative and problem solving skills with customers and management.
- Ability to exercise independent sound judgment in planning and providing patient care.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Part Time
Shift Hours:
6
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
None
Benefits:
No
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
16
Employee Status:
Short Hour
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $47.69 to $62.00 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
