Clinical Dietitian I/II (Per Diem) - Clinical Nutrition

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 18438
Date posted: 03/03/2026
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Department: Clinical Nutrition

Clinical Dietitian I (Per Diem)

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the nutritional care of inpatients and outpatients as assigned. Conducts nutritional assessments, designs and recommends plans of care, evaluates and monitors nutritional intervention. Provides nutrition education to patients, families and staff. Functions as a member of multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Serves as a nutrition resource for healthcare team, hospital staff and community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree if graduated after January 1, 2024

Bachelor's Degree from ACEND-accredited DPD program, if graduated before January 1, 2024

Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

NPI number required within 60 days of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1 year of experience

CCS paneled

Bilingual English and Spanish

Clinical Dietitian II (Per Diem)

JOB SUMMARY:

Clinical Dietitian II P/D Responsible for the nutritional care of inpatients & outpatients, as assigned. Conducts nutritional assessments, designs & recommends plans of care, & evaluates & monitors nutritional intervention. Provides nutrition education to patients, families & staff. Teaches nutrition classes. Functions as a member of multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Serves as a nutrition resource for healthcare team, hospital staff & community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree

3 Years of Experience

California Children's Services (CCS) paneled.

Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Master's degree or advanced certification (i.e. CNSC, CLEC/CLE, CSP, CDE).

NPI number required within 60 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

4 Years of Experience

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

The current salary range for the Clinical Dietitian I position is $35.84 to $49.28

The current salary range for the Clinical Dietitian II position is $39.51 to $54.33

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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