Dietitian II - Nutrition Services

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Dietitian II for Nutrition Services on a Per Diem/Relief basis (0.00 FTE, Day). The salary range is $36.46–$54.68 per hour, with starting pay dependent on education, experience, and applicable agreements. This role involves coordinating nutrition care and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include performing nutrition assessments, education, and documentation in the EMR, plus contributing to quality improvement and referrals when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) license required at hire.
• Possible WA state certification for outpatient dietitians.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition education to patients and families.
• Offer consult services to other providers and participate in the interdisciplinary team.
• Document in the EMR in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Make referrals to services and community resources as needed.
• Contribute to quality/process improvement initiatives within the department.

Education

Master's Degree in related field

Registered Dietitian (RD) license

Certified Dietitian - Washington (WA)

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Dietitian II - Nutrition Services for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $36.46 – $54.68. 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 to 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. Uses evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines
• Documents in the EMR in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• When appropriate, makes referrals to other services, agencies and community resources.
• Actively contributes to Quality/Process Improvement measures within the department and throughout the hospital including planning, implementing, and evaluating programs.
• 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.
• Minimum of 3 years Required: Experience in a related setting as a Registered Dietitian
• Required: Upon Hire Registered Dietitian and
• Required: Upon Hire National Dietitian Certifications Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), or Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, or Board Certified Specialist in - Oncology Nutrition, Renal Nutrition, Pediatric Nutrition, Sports Dietetics, Gerontological Nutrition, or Nutrition Wound Care, as applicable to work performed is required. (See alternative certification requirement for Bariatrics) and
• May be required: Upon Hire Certified Dietitian - Washington Required only for Outpatient Dietitians in WA. Inpatient Dietitians are not required to maintain state certification.
• Demonstrated skill in teaching adults of varying competency levels. (Required)
• Must be able to design, implement, and evaluate instructional modules. (Required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (Required)
• Ability to interact with all a variety of departments and to 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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