Dietitian

VMFH Division Support Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Dietitian to provide professional dietitian services, including nutrition status assessment, planning, counseling, and education for individuals and groups.

The role requires knowledge of clinical nutrition related to disease states, sanitation and infection control in food service, and HIPAA-compliant charting. You will educate the medical community and contribute to patient care across care settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Dietitian Certification required.
• 1–3 years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages patient nutrition care plans.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and participates in rounds.
• Provides bariatric nutrition support and education.
• Delivers nutrition education to patients and groups.
• Develops and presents nutrition education classes.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

HIPAA compliance

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Nutrition education

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Dietian, you will provide professional dietitian services (nutritional status, needs assessment, planning, counseling and education) for individuals and groups.

Every day you will be expected to provide nutritional education to the medical and general community via educational forums and in-house nutritional educational materials.

To be successful in this role, it requires knowledge of clinical nutrition as it relates to disease states in an acute care and/or outpatient setting, sanitation and infection control as it relates to food service delivery. Knowledge of appropriate charting, documentation and HIPAA regulations is also required.

Essential Function

• Develops, maintains, and modifies patient’s nutrition care plan per department standards.
• Collaborates and communicates with the multi-disciplinary team, which may include participating in patient rounds and discharge planning.
• Works closely with bariatric service line to provide nutritional support and education to bariatric patients.
• Promotes nutrition education to all appropriate individuals and groups as applicable to assigned area.
• Provides educational training and counseling to patients on specific nutrition therapies based on their diagnosis.
• Develops, organizes and presents classes on nutritional education within FMG/FHS and the community at large.

Job Requirements

Education/Experience:

• High School Graduate upon hire is equired or High School GED upon hire required and
• Bachelors Of Science Nutrition and Dieteticsupon hire or
• 1-3 yearsAcute Care Setting

Licensure/Certification:

Dietitian Certification

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.