Full-Time Dietitian: Developmental Disabilities — On-Site Weekdays

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Buckley (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services invites applications for a Registered Dietitian at Rainier School. The role supports residents with developmental disabilities, crafting menus and delivering medical nutritional therapy. Work hours are 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off and potential premium pay for on-site days at least three times per week. Responsibilities include nutrition assessment, care plan development, and collaboration with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree involving a major study in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited program.
• Registration as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or eligible for registration at hire, and pass exam within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessment, education, and nutrition therapy for each resident.
• Develop, implement, and document nutritional care plans and menus for residents.
• Conduct weekly quality assurance by 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 into nutrition therapy programs.
• Write general menus and medications for special diets.
• Develop, evaluate, and utilize food service computer systems.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary therapy

Menu development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered Dietitian eligible

Tools

Food service computer systems

Dietetic data systems

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services invites applications for a Registered Dietitian at Rainier School. The role supports residents with developmental disabilities, crafting menus and delivering medical nutritional therapy. Work hours are 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off and potential premium pay for on-site days at least three times per week. Responsibilities include nutrition assessment, care plan development, and collaboration with an