Dietitian I - Nutrition Services

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 45,639 - 68,452; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement plan

Wellness benefits

Discount program

Expanded EAP

Mental health program

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Dietitian I - Nutrition Services for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range is $33.13 – $49.69 per hour, with the hire rate depending on education, training, and experience.

This role coordinates all aspects of nutrition care, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and using evidence-based guidelines to educate patients and families in various care settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• RD license or eligible
• Completed AND approved internship/training program
• Registration as Dietitian in WA or eligibility
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
• Ability to work with multiple departments and manage projects

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families in inpatient/outpatient settings
• Offer consult services to other healthcare providers as part of the interdisciplinary team
• Document in the EMR per policies and regulations
• Refer to other services as appropriate when needed

Skills

Teaching adults

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nutrition care process knowledge

Education

Master's degree

RD license

Dietitian internship

Tools

EMR documentation

Electronic Records

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Dietitian I - Nutrition Services for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 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.

Description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Dietitian I - Nutrition Services for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 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.

Job Summary

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
• Required: Certified Dietitian - Washington Required for Outpatient Dietitians in WA. Inpatient Dietitians are not required to maintain state certification in WA.
• 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)

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. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.