NICU Dietitian: Neonatal Nutrition & Care Team

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

Job summary

Legacy Health in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition assessment, education, and medical nutrition therapy as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

You will develop nutrition services, assess malnutrition, and participate in performance improvement while maintaining professional competency.

Qualifications include ACEND‑approved internship, a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, RD credential, and licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited university.
• Completion of ACEND-approved Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program.
• Effective communication with patients and interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently on assigned patient care units.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines.
• Assess patients for malnutrition.
• Order writing privileges per CMS guidelines, state regulation, and hospital policy.
• Manage resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Participate in performance improvement efforts.
• Maintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Nutrient analysis

Word processing & spreadsheets

Education

Nutrition/Dietetics degree

ACEND internship

Job description

Legacy Health in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition assessment, education, and medical nutrition therapy as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

You will develop nutrition services, assess malnutrition, and participate in performance improvement while maintaining professional competency.

Qualifications include ACEND‑approved internship, a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, RD credential, and licensure.