Registered Dietitian

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most.

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

✨For eligible employees, benefits include:✅ Competitive compensation & benefits ✅ Medical, dental, vision✅ Company-paid life insurance ✅ Flexible spending accounts ✅ 403(b) retirement plan

Why VCC?

• 🏅 Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.

• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.

• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.

• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

While working with patients of different ages and health related issues, addresses complex issues surrounding food and nutrition. Responsible for creating nutritional programs based on the individuals’ specific medical and health needs. Ensure the patient’s personal and cultural preferences are incorporated into a plan that will ultimately improve their overall health. Responsible for reinforcing the proposed plans through education of the patient and their families on how to properly follow the dietary guidelines. Provide follow up on patients’ nutritional progress, making adjustments to the dietary plan as needed. Provide follow-up on patients’ nutritional progress, making adjustments to the dietary plan as needed. Provide professional advice on implementing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

• Conduct nutrition consultations
• Advise patients on setting specific nutritional goals
• Provide patients with educational facts on nutrition to improve their health
• Evaluate patient lifestyle, nutritional and health needs
• Establish short and long-term goals for each patient, incorporating their personal and cultural preferences into the plan of care
• Develop a thorough and cost-efficient meal plan that includes healthy foods and meets nutrition goals
• Work with Diabetes Care Team to track patient progress and adjust meal plans as needed
• Organize educational materials/classes that include recipes and meal ideas
• Ensure dietary guidelines are in sync with “Patient Centered Medical Home” model
• Work with patients to make changes in eating habits to help prevent or mitigate chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, kidney disease, high blood pressure and cancer

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Registered Dietician certification
• Minimum three years' experience in nutritional counseling
• Valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation

Preferred

• Lactation Educator or Consultant certification and/or training
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Required Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Salary:

• $37.00 - $44.00 Depending On Experience