Job Description
Department of State Hospitals JC-517761 Pre-Registered Dietitian PRE-REGISTERED DIETITIAN $4,499.00 - $5,832.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 5/19/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Job Description and Duties Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Limited Term, Full-Time Pre-Registered Dietitians. The positions are under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Nutrition Services. The Pre-Registered Dietitian position is responsible for: The completion of comprehensive initial and annual nutritional assessments and follow up progress notes, consults, high-risk referral, team conference, and education groups. Interprets, develops, and implements modified diet prescription. Calculation and developing individualized meal plans incorporating patient's prescription, allergies, and intolerances. All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application. All interested candidates that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application to the Human Resources Employment Unit no later than Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Working Conditions Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions. Position Details Job Code #: JC-517761 Position #(s): 502-548-2168-XXX Working Title: Pre-Registered Dietitian Classification: PRE-REGISTERED DIETITIAN $4,499.00 - $5,832.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: San Bernardino County Telework: In Office Job Type: 6 Month Limited Term - Full Time Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Patton Department Information DSH - Patton 3102 E. Highland Avenue Patton, CA 92369 http://www.dsh.ca.gov Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # (517761) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission. Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application. Un