Community Health Registered Dietitian
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St Josephs Medical Center
Stockton, CA, US
Summary
The Registered Dietitian will develop and implement nutrition education programs and provide counseling to improve community health outcomes. They will also collaborate with local agencies to address social determinants of health and expand access to nutritional services.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
One Community. One Mission. One California
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, 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.
To be successful in this role, you will possess a profound understanding of diverse community needs, exceptional problem-solving abilities, empathy, and resilience. Your dedication to empowering clients and removing barriers to care will be paramount.
- 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 on improving health literacy
- Identify and address social determinants of health that impact nutritional status (e.g., food insecurity, housing instability)
Job Requirements
Required
- Bachelors Of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field, upon hire or
- Masters Of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field, upon hire
- Completion of ACEND-accredited dietetic internship, upon hire and
- Registered Dietician, within 6 - months
Preferred
- 1-3 years 1–3 years of experience in community or public health nutrition, upon hire
- Experience with Cerner or Epic, upon hire
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 450+ bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research.
St. Joseph’s includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph’s Heart & Lung Institute, the University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s, and St. Joseph’s Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the U.S. for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph’s boasts the Creighton School of Medicine at St. Joseph’s and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph’s was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 117 years later, St. Joseph’s remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. The hospital is part of Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West.
St. Joseph’s is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona’s healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.
Founded
1895
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 450+ bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research.
St. Joseph’s includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph’s Heart & Lung Institute, the University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s, and St. Joseph’s Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the U.S. for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph’s boasts the Creighton School of Medicine at St. Joseph’s and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph’s was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 117 years later, St. Joseph’s remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. The hospital is part of Dignity Health, formerly Catholic Healthcare West.
St. Joseph’s is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona’s healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.
Founded
1895
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
