What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED DIETITIAN (SAFETY) position at Department of State Hospitals?
This advertisement is posted "Until Filled". Application review dates are as follows:
- April 21, 2026
- May 5, 2026
- May 19, 2026
- Nutrition Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Completes nutrition assessments utilizing the Nutrition Care Process for each assigned patient.
- Attends and consults with members of the treatment and interdisciplinary team.
- Initiates a more intensive MNT plan for patients identified at higher nutritional risk.
- Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of nutrition interventions and outcomes.
- Maintains current patient profile information on assigned patients.
- Nutrition Therapy Plan Implementation
- Implements nutrition interventions in collaboration with the treatment/interdisciplinary team.
- Communicates to Nutrition Services staff and monitors the individualized patient meal/nourishment plans.
- Provides consultation to unit staff and patients as problems or questions arise regarding MNT.
- Participates in department meetings, professional practice groups and hospital committees.
- Safety/Security/Infection Control/Emergency Response
- Conducts self with professionalism and maintains requirements in safety, security, infection control, emergency response, and a non-hostile work environment.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.
If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.
Click here to take the Registered Dietitian (Safety) Examination
Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
- This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- REGISTERED DIETITIAN (SAFETY)
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-513902
Position #(s):
455-548-2172-XXX
Working Title:
Registered Dietitian (Safety)
Classification:
REGISTERED DIETITIAN (SAFETY)
$6,489.00 - $8,610.00
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New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Luis Obispo County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
DSH - Atascadero
The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
- Candidates must attach proof of registration as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Salary : $77,868 - $103,320