Clinical Dietitian

Memorial Physician Practices; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off and extended illness benefits

Tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a Registered Clinical Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients. This full-time position involves conducting nutrition assessments, care planning, staff education, and ensuring compliance with therapeutic diet standards.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, possess licensure in Washington, and have prior acute-care experience. Competitive benefits and pay scale from $33.50 to $49.31 per hour are offered.

Qualifications

• Prior acute-care experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and care planning.
• Educate staff on therapeutic diets and food allergens.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment and care planning

Knowledge of therapeutic diets and allergen management

Effective teaching/presentation skills

Strong organization and follow-through

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field

Dietician licensed in the State of Washington

Job description

Registered Clinical Dietitian

*UNION POSITION*

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Wage scale: $33.50-$49.31

Job Summary

Provides clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessment, care planning, education, and discharge coordination. Oversees menu management and staff education related to therapeutic diets, allergens, and nutrition standards. Actively supports regulatory survey readiness and on-site survey activities to ensure compliance.

How you'll contribute

• Participate in the survey process: guide staff on conduct and disclosure, maintain an on-site presence with surveyors, coordinate timely information requests, and initiate corrective action during surveys as appropriate; collaborate with hospital departments to develop plans of correction.
• Conduct initial nutrition assessments and reassessments for all admitted patients; prioritize high-risk referrals per policy.
• Ensure complete and timely documentation (assessments, care plans, education, discharge planning) in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards.
• Provide oversight of the menu management process to align offerings with therapeutic diet orders and patient needs.
• Educate managers and staff on therapeutic diets, food allergens, and related topics; serve as a subject-matter resource.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, speech therapy, case management, and Food & Nutrition Services to optimize patient outcomes and experience.
• Supports performance improvement initiatives, audit readiness, and policy updates related to clinical nutrition and food service operations.
• Maintains patient safety and privacy; follows infection prevention and allergen-control practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Join us

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field.
• Credentials/Licensure: Dietician licensed in the State of Washington.
• Experience: Prior acute-care experience preferred.
• Skills: Clinical nutrition assessment and care planning; clear documentation; knowledge of therapeutic diets and allergen management; effective teaching/presentation skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines; strong organization and follow-through; survey readiness and compliance awareness.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

About Us

Franciscan Specialty is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Franciscan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Franciscan Specialty is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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