Dietitian

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Montlake, Food and Nutrition Services in Oncology, is seeking a Dietitian to support inpatient oncology care. The role requires clinical dietetics expertise, nutrition assessment, and education for patients and families within a high-acuity oncology setting.

The Dietitian will collaborate with surgical, ICU, transplant, and medical teams, oversee diet technicians, and participate in ongoing process improvement and wellness initiatives across UW Medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or dietetics.
• Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within 3 months of hire.
• Washington State Dietitian Certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Design evidence-based nutrition care plans for high acuity inpatient oncology patients.
• Evaluate and monitor patient progress in the EMR.
• Provide nutrition support recommendations (tube feeding, TPN) as needed.
• Deliver patient education tailored to learning abilities and cultural beliefs.
• Participate in rounds and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Coordinate with outpatient UWMC and Fred Hutch dietitians.
• Maintain current knowledge of oncology nutrition best practices.
• Supervise diet technicians and mentor interns/students.

Skills

Nutrition care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Evidence-based practice

Clinical dietetics knowledge

Education

Registered Dietitian (AND)

Washington State Dietitian Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

UW Medical Center-Montlake- Food and Nutrition Services in Oncology has an outstanding opportunity for a Dietitian. This position supports Inpatient Oncology.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full time, 100% FTE
• Days

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Nutrition and Food Services department supports UW Medicine's mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community.

Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering workplace for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public.

POSITION HIGHTLIGHTS

This position will work with cellular/Immunotherapy, hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) as well as hematology oncology patients. The person in this role will see inpatients admitted to both the UWMC oncology units and to the Fred Hutch Hospital. It involves assessing nutritional status and developing evidence-based nutrition care plans for oncology and immunotherapy patients and requires an in-depth understanding of the role of nutrition in critical care; expertise in alternative feeding modalities such as TPN and Tube feeding; and maintaining current knowledge of best practices in oncology and nutrition. The position is also responsible for providing patient education; facilitating communication between other members of the Food Service Department and healthcare teams; overseeing the role of the diet technician; and working with interns and students on a yearly basis.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design evidence-based nutrition care plans for high acuity inpatient oncology population based on nutrition diagnosis and as outlined by departmental standards of care protocols and policies.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and monitoring of patients by documenting their progression toward meeting prescribed goals in the electronic medical record and by communicating with other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide recommendations for nutrition support. This includes appropriate recommendations for diet prescriptions as well as for tube feeding and TPN.
• Provide effective nutrition education to patients and their care providers that takes into consideration their learning abilities, readiness to learn, and cultural beliefs.
• Actively participate in patient care conferences, medical rounds, and other interdisciplinary care and process improvement teams.
• Collaborate with dietitians working in the outpatient setting for both UWMC and the Fred Hutch.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge of best practices for nutrition and actively participate in the process of developing and reevaluating standards of care protocols.
• Assist with the supervision and oversight of the diet technicians.
• Precept dietetic interns and UW Nutrition Graduate students on a yearly basis.
• Model UW Medicine service culture guidelines and exemplify Patients are First philosophy.
• Position the Nutrition Department to exceed expectations of the medical/surgical teams by developing relationships with physicians, nurse managers, and patient care units
• Understand nutrition standards and provide care for patients on other services including general surgery, bariatrics, ICU, organ transplant, cardiology, and general medicine patients.
• Champion the departmental wellness initiative by participating in taste-testing; contributing to internet/intranet site; promoting the efforts of patient food services and retail operations throughout the organization; and participating in the coordination of care between clinical team and the kitchen.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in food and nutrition or dietetics, AND Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within three (3) months of hire, AND Washington State Dietitian Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

DESIRED

MS degree, Specialty Certification in Nutrition and Oncology (CSO) or Nutrition Support (CNSC).

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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