Clinical Nutrition Manager

Eatrightwashington

Port Orchard (WA)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A state department focused on veteran care is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager in Port Orchard, WA. The role involves using clinical nutrition skills to enhance resident care, training staff, and conducting assessments. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and recent RD/RDN experience. This full-time position offers a collaborative team environment, with a salary range of $63k to $70k based on experience and a structured schedule from 9 AM to 5 PM PST, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

24 months recent experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, preferably in long-term care.
Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN) required.
Certified Dietitian with the Washington State Department of Health within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Train staff and dietetic interns in nutrition specialty areas.
Provide training to nursing staff on nutrition research.
Conduct disease-specific research for innovative nutrition approaches.

Skills

Clinical nutrition skills

Public speaking

Project planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or dietetics

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Point Click Care

Job description

Overview

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs – Clinical Nutrition Manager (Dietitian 2) at the Washington Veterans Home, Port Orchard, WA. Full-Time - Permanent.

We are hiring a Clinical Nutrition Manager (Dietitian 2) to use their passion for food and dietetics to maximize the quality of care for resident Veterans and train and lead a team of dietetic staff at the Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard, Washington.

If you are an experienced dietitian looking to utilize your clinical nutrition skills to impact our resident community, this opportunity is for you. This job performs professional level nutrition assessments, counseling and education and provides medical nutritional therapy in a long-term care setting. This role is great for seasoned dietitians with an interest in unique patient cases. You will have the support of a multidisciplinary care team as well as time to get to know your patients.

Please Note: Standard business hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday in-office at the Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard, with possible variation hours from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

*This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.*

Updated as of July 1, 2025: This position is eligible for "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. This shift premium does not apply to overtime hours. The supplemental basic shift premium shall expire on June 29, 2027.

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” We strive to connect Veterans and their family members to earned benefits and to programs focused on overall health and wellness. The four State Veterans Homes are located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla.

Duties

Train staff and dietetic interns in specialty areas to meet facility and resident needs.
Provide periodic training to nursing staff in current nutrition research and its application to nutrition and food service systems in sub‑speciality areas as they relate to resident needs.
Provide new employee orientation regarding basic nutrition support/principles.
Train assigned personnel on nutrition policies and procedures to remain in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Provide training and support to Dietitian 1 on electronic medical records and MDS standards of care.
Keep clear, concise and accurate records and communicate with dietary supervisory team ensuring needed support for nutrition care plan is available and instructions are clear resulting in positive nutrition outcomes.
Set expectations, provide feedback, assign and monitor work, and respond to leave requests.
Evaluate performance and complete professional development plan for assigned personnel.
Conduct disease-specific research to promote innovative nutrition approach for resident care.
Drive facility goals and objectives related to Executive Order 13-06 for resident benefit.
Identify and monitor residents at nutrition risk.
And more!

*Complete Position Description available upon request*

Minimum Qualifications

Required: A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree involving major study in food and nutrition or dietetics which meets the educational standards established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
24 months recent experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, preferred in long-term care.
Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN).
Certified Dietitian with the Washington State Department of Health or within 6 months of hire.
Must be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Diabetes Educator
Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition
Able to organize, prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
Experience with project planning, implementation and evaluation.
Possess an understanding of professional boundaries.
Demonstrated skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Serve Safe certified.
Experience with Point Click Care and/or other Electronic Medical Record Program.

Competencies

Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process.
Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others in stressful or sensitive situations.
Public speaking and public outreach comfort.
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Experience with group facilitation, conflict resolution, and organizational development.
Ability to respond quickly to change and develop good working relationships with residents and staff.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends when needed.
Ability to organize and schedule work; maintain dietetic charts and nutrition histories; understand geriatric nutrition and VA guidelines for nutrition and food service.
Adaptability to changing work routines and responsibilities; ability to stay focused and handle interruptions.
Knowledge of therapeutic diet planning and sanitary methods of food handling.