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**Job Summary and Responsibilities** The Community Health Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing nutrition education, counseling, and intervention strategies to individuals and groups within the community to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent nutrition-related diseases in individuals and communities and improve overall health outcomes. The RD will collaborate with the Community Health interdisciplinary team, community partners, and at-risk populations to ensure equitable access to nutrition resources. Essential functions include but not limited to: + Develop and implement nutrition education and programming, including individual and group assessments, and cooking demonstrations, and other services tailored to community needs. + Provide nutrition counseling and education on topics such as chronic disease prevention, healthy eating, maternal and child health, and food access. + Lead or support community-based programs such as diabetes prevention, weight management, senior nutrition, and school wellness initiatives. + Partner with local agencies, clinics, schools, food banks, public health, and other departments to expand access to nutrition services. + Develop culturally appropriate education materials, presentations, and outreach events with a focus onimproving health literacy. **Job Requirements** Experience: + Completion of ACEND-accredited dietetic internship - required Required Education : + Masters Of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field - required + Bachelors Of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field - required + Registered Dietician (RD) Preferred Experience: + 1-3 years of experience in community or public health nutrition + Experience with Cerner or Epic **Where You'll Work** St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit, fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services, including neonatal intensive care, St. Joseph's is the largest hospital, as well as the largest private employer, in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers. One Community. One Mission. One California ( **Pay Range** $39.18 - $58.28 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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