DSHS Rainier Dietitian

State of Washington; Buckley (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainier School, a habilitation center, seeks a Registered Dietitian to join our team serving individuals with developmental disabilities. The role is full-time and on-site with a schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, weekends off. Some on-site days may receive a 5% premium pay.

Responsibilities include nutrition therapy, menu development, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support residents’ health needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited program.
• Registration as a Registered Dietitian (CDR) or eligible for registration at hire, and ability to pass exam within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessment, education, and nutritional therapy for residents.
• Develop, implement, and document nutritional care plans and menus for residents.
• Conduct weekly quality assurance by tray evaluations and auditing resident records.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Menu development

Dietary planning

Clinical nutrition therapy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics

Tools

Food service software

Job description

Dietitian 1

Rainier School (habilitation center) is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team of professionals who provide services to people who have developmental disabilities.

This full-time, permanent role has a work schedule of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, with weekends off.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Our direct care and support staff provide 24-hour nursing care, a full spectrum of clinical and therapeutic programs, and recreation/activities to empower our clients.

You'll work with our clients, formulate menus, provide special preparation needs, deliver medical nutritional therapy, and direct others in professional administrative dietetic services.

Some of what you will do

• Perform nutrition assessment, education, and nutritional therapy for each resident.
• Develop, implement, and document nutritional care plans and menus for residents.
• Conduct weekly quality assurance by performing tray evaluations and auditing resident records for dietary compliance with nutritional needs.
• Consult with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor dietary programs and the progress of residents’ medical records.
• Evaluate and work with vendors and staff.
• Recommend dietary supplements, ensuring supplements and feeding formulas are available.
• Interpret research findings and incorporate them into nutritional therapy programs to treat residents.
• Write general menus and medications for special diets.
• Develop, evaluate, and utilize food service computer systems.

Who should apply:

Those with a bachelor's or master’s degree involving a major study in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited dietetics program.

And

Registration as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or eligible for registration at the time of hire, and the ability to pass the registration examination within one year of the date of hire.

Desired

• Washington Dietitian Certification
• Certified Dietitian License
• Active Registered Dietitian Credential (CDR) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

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