Clinical Dietitian - Hospital

Nutritioncare; Washington; Sur place; USD 50 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Legacy Health is seeking a Dietitian to join an interdisciplinary care team focused on evidence-based nutrition therapy. You will assess patients, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians to optimize outcomes.

Qualified candidates will hold an ACEND-accredited internship and a nutrition degree. The role emphasizes professional growth, clinical excellence, and opportunities to impact patient lives within a modern hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Requires ACEND-accredited Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program.
• Strong oral and written communication with patients and teams.
• Ability to function independently on patient care units.

Responsabilités

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and identify malnutrition risk.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans using evidence-based practice.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
• Exercise appropriate diet order-writing privileges per CMS/state rules.
• Participate in quality improvement and professional development.

Connaissances

Communication

Independence

Nutrient analysis

Office software

Formation

Nutrition degree

ACEND internship

Description du poste

Job Description Overview

Join a Collaborative Care Team and Make a Difference Through Nutrition

At Legacy Health, we believe nutrition is a vital part of healing. Every day, our Dietitians help patients improve outcomes, recover from illness, and build healthier lives through evidence-based nutrition care and compassionate support.

If you're passionate about clinical nutrition, value meaningful patient relationships, and enjoy collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, we'd love to connect with you.

Why Join Legacy Health?

As a Dietitian at Legacy, you'll be more than a nutrition expert. You'll be a valued member of an interdisciplinary care team that works together to deliver exceptional patient care. You'll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, influence treatment plans, and make a lasting impact on patients and their families.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington’s most modern hospital, offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family. We feature innovations in joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, medical care for children and more.

What You'll Do

As a Dietitian, you will partner with patients and care teams to provide comprehensive nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that support each patient's treatment goals.

In this role, you will:

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and identify patients at risk for malnutrition.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans using evidence-based practice.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Exercise order‑writing privileges in accordance with CMS guidelines, state regulations, and hospital policy.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best‑practice development.
• Maintain professional competency and clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.

Why Dietitians Choose Legacy

• Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary teams
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes
• Diverse clinical experiences across specialty populations
• Modern hospital environment with advanced technology
• Commitment to professional growth and development
• Meaningful work that improves lives every day

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your work truly makes a difference.

Education

• Completion of a Bachelor’s or graduate level degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent field from an accredited university/college required.
• Completion of a Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) required.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, physicians and interdisciplinary health care team.
• Able to function independently on assigned patient care units.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Basic familiarity with computers preferred.

Licensure

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.

Licensed Dietitian by the Oregon Health Licensing Board of Licensed Dietitians required, or for practice in Washington State, Dietitian Certification through the Washington State Department of Health required.

Must be eligible for registration at the time of hire and pass the registration examination within 6 months of hire (180 Days).

Pay Range: USD $34.60 - USD $49.48 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you