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Lead Clinical Dietitian

Sequoia Hospital Redwood City, California
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The posted compensation range of $47.69 - $70.93 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-488472 Employment Type Full Time Department Nutrition Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 9:30am - 6:00pm Remote No Category Dietary

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Position Summary 

As our Lead Clinical Dietitian, you will coordinate and assist with clinical nutrition administrative duties, mentor and lead the training and development of Clinical Dietitians and students, and regularly perform the direct patient care duties of a Clinical Dietitian II. You will collaborate closely with leadership in Food and Nutrition Services and other hospital departments to participate in patient satisfaction, quality management, and performance improvement initiatives.

Every day you will conduct patient screenings, perform nutritional assessments using validated tools, and develop customized nutrition intervention plans—including appropriate feeding routes and prescriptions—tailored to each patient's specific needs and medical conditions. You will monitor and evaluate patient responses, provide education to families and caregivers, maintain open communication to promote a positive patient experience, and work within an interdisciplinary environment with high acuity patients requiring an expert level of care.

To be successful in this role, you will need a Bachelor's degree with the completion of an accredited dietetics program (ACEND), a valid California Dietitian license, and at least two years of acute hospital experience working with complex patient populations. You must also possess the ability to analyze data, manage your workload effectively to meet business goals, and maintain highly professional communication and camaraderie with all co-workers and peers.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Bachelors Other, with completion of accredited dietetics program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics upon hire and 
  • Two (2) years acute hospital experience working with patients in more complex levels of care specialized (e.g. pediatric, bariatric, ICU, etc, )
  • Dietitian: CA (Dietitian: CA)
Where You'll Work

Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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