Clinical Dietitian

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Astoria (OR); Sur place; USD 57 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus eligibility

Résumé du poste

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon, is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to provide nutrition consultation and education for patients and families across inpatient, outpatient, and oncology settings.

The RDN will apply the Nutrition Care Process, develop individualized nutrition plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support disease management and wellness.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and clinical nutrition theory.
• Ability to assess nutritional status and develop individualized plans.
• Education and counseling for patients and families on nutrition and healthy lifestyle.

Responsabilités

• Assess patients’ nutritional status and develop individualized nutrition plans.
• Provide education and counseling on nutrition and lifestyle changes.
• Monitor progress and modify plans as needed.
• Guide enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy and monitor administration.
• Communicate care plans with the multidisciplinary team.

Connaissances

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Care plan development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Presentation ability

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Master's degree preferred

Description du poste

Columbia Memorial Hospital (Astoria, OR) · MNT & Diabetic Education

Astoria , OR

Clinical / Professional

Additional Information: ELIGIBLE FOR CMH EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: PRIORITY RECRUITMENT

Call: No

*$10,000sign-on bonus for applicants who have zero seniority atCMHand who meet all other conditions for payment**

**To receive sign-on bonus, applicant must sign an offer letter by December 31, 2026, and begin working within three weeks of that acceptance.Full details of payment conditions can be obtained from Human Resources.

SEIU Pay Range: $41.51 to $62.66 Dependent on Experience

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) provides nutrition consultation and education for patients and their families who are screened at nutrition risk, identified with nutrition risk, and/or referred by physicians or other healthcare providers for nutrition-related problems, chronic disease management, management of nutrition support, to meet regulatory requirements, or for prevention and wellness in the inpatient, outpatient, and oncology setting

The RDN is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team who serves as the patient’s nutrition advocate. The RDN ensures that the patient’s nutrition needs are being met, including when nutrition support (enteral or parenteral) initiation and/or management is necessary, during inpatient and oncology care.

Primary responsibilities include application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing evidence-based nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluating the patient’s progress, and communicating the nutrition care plan with other members of the care team by effective verbal and written communication. Non-essential duties may include filling in other roles/positions as necessary or any other duties as assigned by a manager.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of Skill/Ability to:

• Assess patient's nutritional status and develop individualized nutrition plans based on their medical history, current health status, and specific needs in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and their families on proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle changes.
• Monitor patients' progress and make modifications to their nutrition plans as needed.
• Calculate and provide guidance on enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy. Ensure proper administration and monitoring. screening system for cancer patients
• Stay up to date with the latest research and developments in the field of clinical nutrition.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the client.
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition theory and practice.
• Knowledge of sponsored nutritional programs and patient certification requirements.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal problems, disputes and issues

License/Certification

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), and hold a current Dietitian License (LD) in both Oregon and Washington. – and provide verification of completion of internship.

OR if currently completing a Dietetic Internship, candidates will need to provide proof of this and must obtain RD certification within 90 days of hire. An Oregon and Washington license are required within 60 days of receiving CDR.

• Must have the State of Oregon Food Handler card OR must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association required.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college, plus an approved internship with The American Dietetic Association. Master’s degree preferred. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Credential (CDCES) through the CBDCE preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance

May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements, exposed to varying degrees of kitchen elements. Position involves standing, walking, stooping, and occasional carrying and lifting of lightweight materials (up to 20 pounds). May be required to sit for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to recognize words and numbers; and hand and finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and common office equipment.

About Us

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is located in the beautiful and historic town of Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. At CMH, we are committed to providing person-centered care to our patients and Caregivers. We are a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level III trauma, Planetree Certified, hospital which includes a robust Medical Group.

As a Planetree Hospital, CMH has developed dynamic and focused efforts to involve the perspective of patients, family members and staff to increase person-centered care throughout our organization.

CMH is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in our workforce strengthens our ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to the patients and communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.