Registered Dietitian - Prenatal
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- Full Time
About the role
Overview
At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe every mother and baby deserve access to compassionate, high-quality care. As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic serving San Diego, Orange, and Riverside counties, VCC is committed to advancing community health and hope through exceptional healthcare services.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian to join our Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP). This is an exciting opportunity for an RD who is passionate about maternal wellness, prenatal nutrition, diabetes education, breastfeeding support, and making a meaningful impact in underserved communities.
If you thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and enjoy empowering patients through education and support, we would love to hear from you!
✨For eligible employees, benefits include:✅ Competitive compensation & benefits ✅ Medical, dental, vision✅ Company-paid life insurance ✅ Flexible spending accounts ✅ 403(b) retirement plan
Why VCC?
- Meaningful work supporting pregnant and postpartum patients
- Collaborative multidisciplinary care teams
- Opportunity to specialize in perinatal and maternal nutrition
- Supportive and community-focused culture403(b) retirement plan (for eligible employees)
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.
- A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.
- A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.
Responsibilities
The Registered Dietitian – Prenatal plays an important role in promoting healthy pregnancies and improving outcomes for both parent and baby.Working primarily with Medi-Cal-eligible pregnant individuals, the RD provides individualized nutrition assessment, education, counseling, and intervention through the CPSP program. You’ll develop personalized nutrition care plans that take into account each patient’s medical needs, cultural background, food preferences, and personal goals.You’ll also help patients navigate nutrition-related challenges such as healthy pregnancy weight gain and gestational diabetes, while providing education and support around infant feeding and breastfeeding.As a member of a multidisciplinary care team, you’ll work closely with healthcare providers, nurses, social workers, and other team members to ensure patients receive coordinated, compassionate care. What You’ll Do- Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and education for prenatal patients.
- Develop and implement personalized nutrition care plans based on patient needs, preferences, and medical conditions.
- Provide nutrition counseling for patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in accordance with Sweet Success protocols.
- Educate and support patients regarding infant feeding and breastfeeding.
- Use the Perinatal Food Group Recall (PFGR) to assess dietary intake and identify appropriate nutrition interventions and referrals.
- Monitor patient weight and progress throughout pregnancy, including interpreting weight grids and providing guidance to support healthy pregnancy weight gain.
- Screen patients for eligibility and participation in food assistance and emergency food programs.
- Collaborate with providers and other members of the care team to promote healthy pregnancy and birth outcomes.
- Document nutrition assessments, interventions, patient progress, and care plans accurately in accordance with CPSP guidelines.
- Provide culturally responsive, patient-centered education that empowers patients and families to make informed nutrition and lifestyle choices.
- Monitor outcomes and adjust nutrition care plans as needed to support sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes.
- Contribute to nutrition education programs and initiatives that advance maternal and infant health in the community.
- Patient-centered and compassionate, with genuine sensitivity to patients’ needs, concerns, and experiences.
- An excellent communicator, with strong written, verbal, and active listening skills.
- Organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple nutrition plans, schedules, priorities, and responsibilities.
- Culturally responsive, with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively with people from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, and experiential backgrounds.
- A critical thinker and problem solver who can make sound decisions and identify appropriate interventions and referrals.
- Tech-savvy, with strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet-based applications.
- Self-motivated and collaborative, with the flexibility to adapt to changing processes and contribute ideas that improve patient care and team effectiveness.
- Positive and professional, bringing a respectful, helpful attitude to every patient and team interaction.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or a related field.
- Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.
- Passion for women’s health, maternal nutrition, and community health.
- At least 6 months of experience in prenatal care, diabetes education, WIC, FQHC, or community health is preferred.
- Current CPR/BLS certification, including Adult, Child, and Infant training with one-time hands-on skills training.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Lactation Educator or Lactation Consultant certification and/or training.
- Experience working with pregnant and postpartum patients.
- Experience providing diabetes or gestational diabetes education.
- Experience working in a community health, FQHC, WIC, or similar setting.
Pay Range
- $38.50 - $50.00 Depending On Experience