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.
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Weekly pay