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Clinical Dietitian II

Sutter Health

Sacramento, CAPer Diem$49.08–68.7/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$49.08–68.7/hr
Location
Sacramento, CA
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Dietitian Or Exam Within 90 Days, required

Job overview

The Clinical Dietitian II provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and/or Diabetes Self-management Education/Training, implementing patient care plans based on diagnoses. The role uses clinical judgment, patient assessment, monitoring, and communication to support patients, families, and healthcare providers. The position requires an accredited education and supervised practice program, dietitian registration or timely completion of the registration examination, and two years of recent relevant experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy, nice to haveDiabetes Self-Management Education, nice to haveHuman Anatomy, nice to havePathophysiology, nice to havePharmacology, nice to haveLaboratory Results, nice to haveMedical Terminology, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveTime Management, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveElectronic Health Records, nice to haveData Interpretation, nice to havePrioritization, nice to haveAutonomous Work, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to haveInterpersonal Communication, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to have

Qualifications

Accredited Degree and Supervised Practice, requiredRegistered Dietitian or Exam Within 90 Days, required2 Years Recent Relevant Experience, required

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Position Overview:

Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and/or Diabetes Self-management Education/Training (DSMT). Exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

  • Completion of an accredited degree program and a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • RD-Registered Dietitian/RDN-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  • Or, if eligible to sit for the registration examination for dietitians, must pass within 90 days of hire.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 2 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

  • Provides complex care using a strong understanding of human anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, laboratory results, and medical terminology.

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

  • General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR).

Ability to:

  • Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

  • Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

  • Work autonomously, as well as part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

  • Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

  • Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

  • Compassionately and effectively interact with patients and staff with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures, values, beliefs, and behaviors.

  • Retain and apply new knowledge and skills.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $49.08 to $68.70 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,474 open Clinical Dietitian jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$49.08–68.7/hr
  • California median$40–54/hr89 hourly ranges
  • US median$30–40/hr967 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $58.89/hr, is 25% above the California median midpoint ($47/hr) — in the top quarter of Clinical Dietitian hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 187 open Clinical Dietitian jobs in California and 2,474 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Clinical Dietitian postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (265 postings).
Education
441 of the 2,474 open Clinical Dietitian jobs (18%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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