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Posted May 01, 2026

Registered Dietitian (Safety)

California, USA Full Time
Compensation: $6,489 to $8,610 Annually

Registered Dietitian (Safety)– Department of State Hospitals
Salary: $6,489 – $8,610 per month

Make a Meaningful Impact Through Nutrition

The Department of State Hospitals is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Dietitian (Safety) to join its Nutrition Services team. This is a unique opportunity to provide critical medical nutrition therapy within a structured healthcare environment while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary treatment teams.

If you are passionate about evidence-based nutrition care, thrive in collaborative clinical settings, and are committed to safety, professionalism, and patient-centered outcomes — we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

Reporting to the Dietetics Assistant Director, you will:

  • · Conduct Comprehensive Nutrition Assessments
    • Perform assessments using the Nutrition Care Process
  • Develop, monitor, and evaluate individualized nutrition plans
  • Identify high-risk patients and implement intensive Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
  • Maintain accurate and current patient profiles
  • · Collaborate & Implement Care Plans
    • Work alongside interdisciplinary treatment teams
  • Communicate individualized meal plans to Nutrition Services staff
  • Provide consultation to unit staff and patients
  • Participate in departmental meetings and hospital committees
  • · Support a Safe Clinical Environment
    • Maintain compliance with safety, security, infection control, and emergency response standards
  • Foster a professional, respectful, and non-hostile work environment
  • Competitive State of California benefits package
  • Meaningful public service work
  • Interdisciplinary clinical collaboration
  • Career growth within a respected healthcare system

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, candidates must meet one of the following:

  1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at Registered Dietitian (Safety) Exam Bulletin, OR
  2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: MUST meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250, have current employment with the State of California in the same classification with permanent or probationary status or in a classification that is substantially the same with permanent or probationary status, OR
  3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

Why Join the Department of State Hospitals?

Apply Today

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx#kw=Registered%20Dietitian&depid=190

If you are ready to contribute your clinical expertise in a mission-driven, safety-focused healthcare setting, we look forward to reviewing your application.

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