Job Description

Job Description

Nightingale's List is seeking a travel Correctional RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a travel job in Delano, California.

• Specialty: RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 24 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

North Kern State Prison (CDCR)

The Registered Dietitian (RD) at North Kern State Prison is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing nutrition services that support the health and medical needs of the adult incarcerated population. The RD ensures compliance with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) policies, Title 15 regulations, and evidence-based nutrition standards while promoting overall wellness in a correctional healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs of patients, including those with chronic medical conditions and special diet requirements
• Develop, implement, and monitor therapeutic and medically prescribed diets
• Provide individualized and group nutrition education and counseling as clinically indicated
• Ensure menus meet nutritional adequacy, food safety, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, mental health, and food service staff to support patient care
• Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the health record
• Monitor food service operations for compliance with sanitation and safety requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
• Valid California licensure, if required
• Ability to work effectively within a secure correctional healthcare environment

Nightingale's List Job ID #ZR_219_JOB. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Nightingale's List is a premier healthcare staffing agency based in California,

offering diverse job opportunities across America. From travel and per diem to

contract and long-term roles, we cater to the unique needs of our healthcare

professionals. Founded by a Registered Nurse, we deeply understand our

staff's aspirations and challenges. At Nightingale's List, we go beyond

providing jobs - we foster rewarding healthcare careers with comprehensive

support and growth opportunities.

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay

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