Dietitian

Legacy Health; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 46,728 - 66,827; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services, focusing on patient assessment and care. The role requires relevant education, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Key responsibilities include implementing nutrition therapy, assessing malnutrition, and managing resources efficiently. The position offers a pay range from USD $33.92 to USD $48.51 per hour, along with a commitment to health equity and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited university.
• Completion of an ACEND-approved Dietitian Internship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition services using established standards.
• Assess patients for malnutrition.
• Manage resources in a cost-effective manner.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to function independently

Knowledge of nutrient analysis

Familiarity with computers

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program

Job description

Overview

Optimal nutrition is an important part of good health and a patient’s recovery. It is just one of the ways that Legacy strives to make life better for others. The Registered Dietitian provides their clinical nutrition expertise through nutrition assessment, education, and interventions to help improve patient outcomes.

If you are a dietitian who enjoys working with patients and thrives being part of an interdisciplinary care team, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington’s most modern hospital, offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family. We feature innovations in joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, medical care for children and more.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide clinical nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patient’s medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines.
• Assess patients for malnutrition.
• Order writing privileges per CMS guidelines, state regulation, and hospital policy.
• Manage resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Participate in performance improvement efforts.
• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s or graduate level degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent field from an accredited university/college required.
• Completion of a Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) required.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, physicians and interdisciplinary health care team.
• Able to function independently on assigned patient care units.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Basic familiarity with computers preferred.

Licensure

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• Licensed Dietitian by the Oregon Health Licensing Board of Licensed Dietitians required, or for practice in Washington State, Dietitian Certification through the Washington State Department of Health required.

Pay Range

USD $33.92 - USD $48.51 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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