Dietician I

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Springfield (OR); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PeaceHealth seeks a Dietitian I for a full-time position in Oregon. The role coordinates nutrition care, provides education to patients and families, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements include a Master's degree, AND internship, and RD eligibility or licensing. Oregon licensure for outpatient work is preferred; wage is based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field; RD eligible or licensed.
• Successful completion of AND approved internship/training program.
• Registered Dietitian required at hire or must pass exam.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of nutrition care and consult with healthcare professionals.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families in inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Document in EMR per policies and regulations.
• Refer to other services and community resources when appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Teaching adults

Teaching pediatrics

Instructional materials design

Verbal & written communication

Cross-department collaboration

MS Office

Age-specific development knowledge

Education

Master's degree

AND internship/training program

Registered Dietitian at hire or pass exam

Oregon RD license (outpatient)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Dietician I for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $33.13 – $49.69. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of nutrition care, consulting with other healthcare professionals as needed.

Details of the Position:

• Competent use of the Nutrition Care Process including nutrition assessment, identification of nutritional diagnosis, implementation of appropriate nutrition intervention, and formulation of patient specific goals, monitoring, evaluation, and follow up of outcomes.
• Using evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, will provide nutrition education to patients and families in the outpatient and/or inpatient settings.
• Provides consult services to other healthcare providers and participates in the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents in the EMR in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• When appropriate, makes referrals to other services, agencies and community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Master's Degree Required: in a related field of study. Caregivers who earned their RD license before 1/1/2024 when a bachelor's degree was sufficient will be grandfathered.
• Required: Successful completion of AND approved internship/training program
• Required: within 180 days Registered Dietitian Required at hire or must pass Registration Exam and
• May be required: Licensed Dietitian - Oregon Required for Outpatient and PHMG/Ambulatory Dietitians in OR. Inpatient Dietitians are not required to maintain state certification in OR

Skills

• Demonstrated skill in teaching adults and pediatrics of varying competency levels. (Required)
• Must be able to design, implement, and evaluate instructional materials. (Required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (Required)
• Ability to interact with a variety of departments and work independently on numerous projects simultaneously. (Required)
• Proficient in the use of computers including MS Office applications. (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Bariatric Surgery Dietitians:

• Provides one-on-one nutrition counseling, teaching group nutrition classes, and leading support groups.
• Participates in program events, including information sessions, pre/postoperative weight loss groups and bariatric forums.
• Specialist certification in Obesity and Weight management issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required or must obtain within 12 months of hire.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Frequent moving around work area.
• Frequent grasping, reaching.
• Frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.
• Occasional squatting/ kneeling/ bending.

Environmental Conditions

• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting or in office environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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Contact information:

Company name: PeaceHealth

Contact name: Tina DeHaven

Contact email: [e-mail]