Registered Dietitian
Location: Soledad, CA
Start Date: 01-26-2026
End Date: 06-07-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Day
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $49 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assess nutritional needs for patients in a psychiatric correctional setting and create individualized care plans
- Develop and implement therapeutic diet plans that support medical and psychiatric goals
- Collaborate with nursing, mental health clinicians, and facility staff to ensure coordinated care
- Document nutritional assessments, interventions and outcomes accurately in the medical record
- Provide patient and staff education on therapeutic diets, feeding strategies and nutrition-related goals
- Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings and quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Active Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field and completion of an accredited dietetic internship
- Current state licensure if required by California regulations
- Comfortable working in medical/psychiatric and correctional healthcare environments; prior clinical experience preferred
- Ability to pass background check and facility security clearance
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field; accredited dietetic internship; RD/RDN credential
Knowledge & Skills
- Clinical nutrition assessment and therapeutic diet planning
- Experience with diets for medical and psychiatric conditions
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic medical records
- Clear communication and patient education skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Time management and organizational skills for a fast-paced facility
Benefits
- Competitive pay with a reliable 40-hour weekly guarantee — stability you can count on
- Local contract that keeps you close to home and your routine
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
- Paid Time Off so you can recharge (you deserve it!)
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement for continuing credentials
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- A supportive multidisciplinary team that values your expertise
- Referral bonus program — share the love and get rewarded
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Dietitian? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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