REGISTERED DIETITIAN

ignoredontpost; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support nutritional care across inpatient services in Kirkland, Washington. The role involves planning modified diets, performing nutritional assessments, and counseling patients and families on dietary plans.

The successful candidate will monitor quality improvements in Dietary Services and contribute to patient care planning related to nutritional needs within a UHS facility.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical nutrition or dietetics required.
• At least 1 year post-internship experience in clinical nutrition preferred, in a health care facility with concentration in nutritional assessment and counseling.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetics and certified dietitian with the State of Washington.

Responsibilities

• Plan modified diets as requested by attending physician/licensed practitioner.
• Provide nutritional assessments for patients as needed.
• Counsel patients and families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation, and nutritional principles.
• Monitor performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and input in patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient counseling

Dietary planning

Education

Master’s degree in clinical nutrition or dietetics

Job description

Responsibilities

Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility):

Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/

POSITION SUMMARY: REGISTERED DIETITIAN - FULL TIME

Fairfax Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Part time Registered Dietitian. The Registered Dietitian plans modified diets as requested by the attending physician/licensed practitioner, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles. Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT FAIRFAX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS?

Our team at Fairfax strives to improve the status quo surrounding mental health by providing quality care and treatment through inpatient and outpatient services. At Fairfax Behavioral Health, we remove stigmas by building bridges and awareness within our community. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the members of our community dealing with behavioral health challenges. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Education: Master’s degree in clinical nutrition or dietetics required.

Experience: At least one (1) year post internship work experience in clinical nutrition preferred, in a health care facility with concentration in nutritional assessment and counseling. Prior experience with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and other behavioral conditions preferred.

Licensure: Registration with the Commission on Dietetics and certified dietitian with the State of Washington.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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