Dietitian

Providence; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Mary Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver patient-focused nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy aligned with the patient’s medical goals.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team to implement standards of care and guidelines, while ensuring high patient satisfaction and efficient resource use. The role requires a dietetics degree, a supervised practice program, and Washington certification within six months, plus eventual national RD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related area from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Within 6 months of hire: Washington Dietitian Certification or Washington Nutritionist Certification.
• Upon hire: National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care team to integrate nutrition with medical program goals.
• Manage resources cost-effectively and participate in performance improvement efforts.
• Maintain professional competency and skills for safe, effective practice.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related area

Didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program (CDR)

Washington Dietitian Certification or Washington Nutritionist Certification (within 6 months)

National CDR Registered Dietitian (upon hire)

Job description

The Clinical Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide patient focused nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines; assuring customer needs and satisfaction are met and/or exceeded; managing resources in a cost effective manner; participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Mary Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related area granted by U.S. regionally accredited college or university
• Coursework/Training: Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
• Within 6 months of hire: Washington Dietitian Certification or Washington Nutritionist Certification
• Upon hire: National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years clinical/related experience and/or master's degree in related field
• Upon hire: Certified Specialist in related field (CLE, CDE, CNSD, CS)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.