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
- 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:
The Registered Dietitian (RD) plays a vital role in supporting healthy pregnancies and improving outcomes for both parent and baby through compassionate, patient-centered nutrition care. This position provides comprehensive nutrition assessment, education, and intervention for diverse patient populations, with a strong focus on prenatal care within the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP). The RD designs and implements nutrition education programs, communicates critical nutrition information to care teams, and helps advance the mission of Vista Community Clinic improving maternal and infant health outcomes in the community. Working with Medi-Cal-eligible pregnant individuals, the RD develops personalized nutrition care plans that reflect each patient’s medical needs, cultural background, and personal preferences. Through one-on-one counseling and education, the RD empowers patients and their families to make informed choices that promote healthy pregnancy weight gain, manage nutrition-related conditions such as gestational diabetes, and support optimal fetal development. As a key member of a multidisciplinary care team, including providers, nurses, and social workers, the RD collaborates to deliver coordinated, holistic care. This role includes monitoring patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed, and providing ongoing support to encourage lasting, healthy lifestyle changes.
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Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and education for prenatal patients
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Develop and implement nutrition care plans for patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) following Sweet Success protocols
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Educate and support patients on infant feeding and breastfeeding practices
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Screen patients for eligibility and participation in food assistance and emergency food programs
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Collaborate closely with providers and care teams to support healthy pregnancy outcomes
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Accurately document nutritional assessments, patient progress, and care plans according to CPSP guidelines
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Use of the Perinatal Food Group Recall (PFGR), weight monitoring, assessment documentation and identifying appropriate nutrition interventions and referrals
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Interpret and apply weight grids and offer guidance on supporting patients in achieving healthy gain throughout pregnancy
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Promote patient empowerment through culturally sensitive and patient-centered education
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, clinical nutrition, public health nutrition or a related field
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Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with a passion for women’s health and maternal nutrition
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Minimum six month’ experience in prenatal care, diabetes education, WIC, FQHC, or community health preferred
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CPR Certification (including BLS Child, Infant, Adult with one-time hands-on skills training
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Bilingual English/Spanish
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Valid California driver's license, current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
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Lactation Educator or Consultant certification and/or training
Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
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Organized and able to create multiple nutrition plans, budgets and schedules
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Excellent communication skills
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Compassionate and sensitive to patient needs and concerns
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Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills
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Demonstrated computer literacy including using Microsoft Office products and expertise in using Internet-based
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Ability to use critical thinking to make decisions and problem solve
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Ability and willingness to self-motivate, prioritize, and be agreeable to change processes to improve effectiveness
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Demonstrate ability to work and communicate with people from various ethnic, socio-economic, educational, and
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Ability to maintain a professional, respectful, positive, helpful attitude always which promotes trust
Pay Range
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$37.00 - $44.00 Depending On Experience
