Outpatient Dietitian & Diabetes Educator (RD, CDCES)

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate and monitor outpatient nutrition counseling services. This role involves developing nutrition and diet plans, conducting assessments, and providing education to patients and families.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition, along with required certifications, including Registered Dietitian and Oregon Dietitian Licensure. The position emphasizes the empowerment of patients through nutrition and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Required to have a Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition.
• Master's Degree required if eligibility for examination begins after 1/1/24.
• Experience as a Clinical Dietitian is preferred.
• Must complete a dietetic internship or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates outpatient nutrition counseling services.
• Conducts nutritional assessments and prepares diet plans.
• Acts as an educational resource for patients and health care teams.
• Mentors dietetic interns and clinical staff.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Nutrition counseling

Patient education

Process improvement recommendations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition

Master's Degree

Dietetic internship

Job description

Adventist Health Portland is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to coordinate and monitor outpatient nutrition counseling services. This role involves developing nutrition and diet plans, conducting assessments, and providing education to patients and families.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition, along with required certifications, including Registered Dietitian and Oregon Dietitian Licensure. The position emphasizes the empowerment of patients through nutrition and collaboration with healthcare teams.