Scripps Health
Lead, Registered Dietitian - WIC - San Diego
Scripps Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Registered Dietitian – Lead (Full‑time)
Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest. The hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
This is a full‑time, Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. position, with Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. availability required. The selected candidate must be willing to travel to other WIC sites within San Diego County.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers to provide patient‑centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why Join Scripps Health?
Nearly a quarter of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
Consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and an overall workplace by various national publications.
Ranked on Beckers Healthcare 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
Transitional and professional development programs create a learning environment for career growth.
Specialties nationally recognized for quality in cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Responsibilities Under the supervision of the WIC Program Supervisor, the Lead Registered Dietitian oversees daily operations and site supervision within the clinic. The role includes determining WIC program eligibility, providing WIC‑administrative and customer support services, counseling basic and advanced nutrition care and breastfeeding services to perinatal women and parents/legal guardians/caregivers of newborn to preschool‑age children. Responsibilities also include utilizing a public health approach to nutrition education, managing high‑risk nutrition risk conditions, supervising specialized food prescriptions, and adhering to Scripps and California State WIC policies.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition Services, Nutrition Sciences, or Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
Completion of dietetic internship or other training program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
At least 6 months of counseling experience within a public health and/or social service organization.
Strong customer service skills and ability to work collaboratively with people of all ages, social, and ethnic backgrounds. Experience in a fast‑paced office setting.
Registered Dietitian credentialed with or eligible for registration by the Commission of Dietetic Registration. Probation will continue until registration status is documented, and the candidate is expected to maintain such status with appropriate continuing education.
Preferred Qualifications
One to two years as a dietitian in a community nutrition, public health, or WIC program.
At least one year of supervisory or management experience.
Certified Lactation Educator or Consultant.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/French, English/Arabic, English/Vietnamese).
Knowledge of California WIC computer system.
Good customer service experience/skills.
Considerable knowledge of normal, therapeutic, and community nutrition and effective interpersonal community interactions.
Position Pay Range: $38.54 – $55.88 per hour
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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This is a full‑time, Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. position, with Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. availability required. The selected candidate must be willing to travel to other WIC sites within San Diego County.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers to provide patient‑centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why Join Scripps Health?
Nearly a quarter of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
Consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and an overall workplace by various national publications.
Ranked on Beckers Healthcare 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
Transitional and professional development programs create a learning environment for career growth.
Specialties nationally recognized for quality in cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Responsibilities Under the supervision of the WIC Program Supervisor, the Lead Registered Dietitian oversees daily operations and site supervision within the clinic. The role includes determining WIC program eligibility, providing WIC‑administrative and customer support services, counseling basic and advanced nutrition care and breastfeeding services to perinatal women and parents/legal guardians/caregivers of newborn to preschool‑age children. Responsibilities also include utilizing a public health approach to nutrition education, managing high‑risk nutrition risk conditions, supervising specialized food prescriptions, and adhering to Scripps and California State WIC policies.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition Services, Nutrition Sciences, or Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
Completion of dietetic internship or other training program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
At least 6 months of counseling experience within a public health and/or social service organization.
Strong customer service skills and ability to work collaboratively with people of all ages, social, and ethnic backgrounds. Experience in a fast‑paced office setting.
Registered Dietitian credentialed with or eligible for registration by the Commission of Dietetic Registration. Probation will continue until registration status is documented, and the candidate is expected to maintain such status with appropriate continuing education.
Preferred Qualifications
One to two years as a dietitian in a community nutrition, public health, or WIC program.
At least one year of supervisory or management experience.
Certified Lactation Educator or Consultant.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/French, English/Arabic, English/Vietnamese).
Knowledge of California WIC computer system.
Good customer service experience/skills.
Considerable knowledge of normal, therapeutic, and community nutrition and effective interpersonal community interactions.
Position Pay Range: $38.54 – $55.88 per hour
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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