Clinical Dietitian Inpatient

Commonspirit-Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle seeks a Clinical Dietitian to establish medical nutrition therapy standards and deliver direct patient care across our health system.

You will counsel patients and caregivers, develop nutrition care plans, document interventions, and monitor diet orders while participating in quality assurance, staff education, and community outreach. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics with RD/RDN certification.
• Washington State Certification is required.
• Strong counseling, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients and caregivers on medical nutrition therapy.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans for patients.
• Document interventions and monitor diet orders.
• Participate in quality assurance and staff/community education.
• Utilize quality improvement systems to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Counseling skills

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)

Washington State Certification

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Dietitian, you will be a central figure in establishing medical nutrition therapy standards and delivering direct patient care within a healthcare system recognized as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report. Every day, you will expertly counsel patients and caregivers, develop and implement nutritional care plans, meticulously document interventions, and monitor diet orders. You will also actively participate in quality assurance, educate staff and the community, and leverage the Virginia Mason Production System to optimize patient outcomes. To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical nutrition expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a steadfast commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient safety. You will thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, passionate about transforming healthcare through evidence-based practice.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree and Registered Dietitian status (RD / RDN) from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Washington State Certification
• Specialty board certifications as needed per area & assignment
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and behavioral sciences
• An understanding of therapeutic nutrition
• A working knowledge of safety and sanitation practices for food science
• Counseling skills, the ability to negotiate, work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment and strong math skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills

Preferred

• A Master's Degree
• Two (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital; OR an advanced degree plus one (1) year of acute care experience and one (1) year of outpatient experience

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.