Correctional RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - per week

Nightingale's List is seeking a travel Correctional RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a travel job in Soledad, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Duration: 24 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

Salinas Valley State Prison (CDCR)

The Registered Dietitian (RD) at Salinas Valley State Prison is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing nutrition services that support the health and medical needs of an adult incarcerated population. The RD ensures compliance with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) policies, Title 15 regulations, and evidence-based nutrition standards while promoting overall wellness in a correctional healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

Assess nutritional needs of patients, including those with chronic medical conditions and special diet requirements

Develop, implement, and monitor therapeutic and medically prescribed diets

Provide individualized and group nutrition education and counseling as clinically indicated

Ensure menus meet nutritional adequacy, food safety, and regulatory standards

Collaborate with medical, nursing, mental health, and food service staff to support patient care

Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the health record

Monitor food service operations for compliance with sanitation and safety requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field

Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential

Valid California licensure, if required

Ability to work effectively within a secure correctional healthcare environment

About Nightingale's List

Nightingale's List is a premier healthcare staffing agency based in California,

offering diverse job opportunities across America. From travel and per diem to

contract and long-term roles, we cater to the unique needs of our healthcare

professionals. Founded by a Registered Nurse, we deeply understand our

staff's aspirations and challenges. At Nightingale's List, we go beyond

providing jobs - we foster rewarding healthcare careers with comprehensive

support and growth opportunities.

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