RDN: Transform Patient Care Through Nutrition

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health in Portland is seeking a Dietitian to join an interdisciplinary care team focused on delivering evidence-based nutrition care. You will partner with patients and care teams to support treatment goals and improve outcomes.

Join a collaborative environment where you can practice at the top of your license, influence treatment plans, and contribute to ongoing quality improvement efforts in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

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 and development.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Nutrient analysis knowledge

Computers basics

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

ACEND approved Dietitian Internship/Coordinated Program

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Legacy Health in Portland is seeking a Dietitian to join an interdisciplinary care team focused on delivering evidence-based nutrition care. You will partner with patients and care teams to support treatment goals and improve outcomes.

Join a collaborative environment where you can practice at the top of your license, influence treatment plans, and contribute to ongoing quality improvement efforts in a busy hospital setting.