Registered Dietitian

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR is hiring a Registered Dietitian to join the multidisciplinary care team. This role focuses on Medical Nutrition Therapy, education, and collaboration with physicians, patients, and families.

The position emphasizes ongoing professional development, case presentations, and participation in quality improvement. Requires Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics with an AND internship, RD credential and Oregon licensure—Master's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics with an AND-approved internship.
• Preferred: Master's degree.
• Registered Dietitian credential and Oregon licensure required; eligibility for RD certification within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and implement nutrition care plans in inpatient settings.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients, and families to provide appropriate nutritional care.
• Maintain current knowledge and provide individual and group nutrition education.
• Document care in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement projects and committees.
• Support training and development of co-workers and precept interns.
• Provide flexible hours for weekend/vacation coverage across locations.
• Present at least one case study per year and promote a positive care experience.
• Complete 15 CEUs per calendar year.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

AND-approved internship

Master's degree, preferred

Job description

The Registered Dietitian at St. Charles Health System participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary patient care team to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education to meet the needs of identified patient population.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Assesses patients' nutritional needs and implements and monitors appropriate nutrition care plan in a variety of inpatient settings.
• Works closely with healthcare providers, patients, and families to provide appropriate nutritional care for all patients.
• Stays current in nutrition knowledge as applied to patient populations.
• Provides individual and group nutrition education in either inpatient or outpatient settings, or both.
• Performs nutritional assessment using age appropriate standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and includes nutrition related diagnosis when indicated.
• Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.
• Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.
• Leads or assists in approved quality improvement projects or participates in an active committee.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Supports training and development of co-workers and when precepting interns.
• Flexibility in working hours, days, and facilities for weekend and vacation coverage, for a variety of registered dietitian positions.
• Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
• Complete competency checklist annually.
• Present on 1 case study per year.
• Complete 15 CEU's per calendar year.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, plus completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved internship.

Preferred: Master's degree

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Current Oregon Licensure by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Licensed Dietitian by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency; or qualify for a Registered Dietitian certification within 3 months of being hired with St. Charles Health System.

Preferred: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification

Experience

Required: N/A

Preferred: N/A