Impactful Clinical Dietitian | Evidence-Based Nutrition

Legacy Health; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health, based in Washington, seeks a Dietitian to join a collaborative care team and provide medical nutrition therapy to patients, working with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinicians.

You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while maintaining professional competencies.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s or graduate level degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent.
• Completion of a Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program approved by ACEND.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and identify patients at risk for malnutrition.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans using evidence-based practice.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Exercise order-writing privileges in accordance with CMS guidelines and hospital policy.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best-practice development.
• Maintain professional competency and clinical excellence through ongoing learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Nutrient analysis knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Nutrition and Dietetics degree

ACEND internship program

Job description

Legacy Health, based in Washington, seeks a Dietitian to join a collaborative care team and provide medical nutrition therapy to patients, working with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinicians.

You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while maintaining professional competencies.