Registered Dietitian

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 88,166; Part time

Job summary

University of Washington's UW Medical Center–Montlake Food and Nutrition Services seeks a Registered Dietitian to support inpatient care. This part-time 60% FTE role offers day shifts.

You will design evidence-based nutrition care plans for high-acuity inpatients, document progress in the EMR, and collaborate with the healthcare team on nutrition support and patient education. Participation in care conferences and protocol updates is expected.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within three (3) months of hire.
• Washington State Dietitian Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when a license, certification, or registration is required by law.

Responsibilities

• Design evidence-based nutrition care plans for a high-acuity inpatient population.
• Document patient progress toward goals in the electronic medical record and communicate with the care team.
• Provide recommendations for nutrition support, including diet prescriptions, tube feeding, and TPN.
• Educate patients and care providers, considering learning abilities and culture.
• Participate in patient care conferences, discharge rounds, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and help revise standards of care protocols.
• Assist with supervision of diet technicians.

Skills

Registration as a Dietitian

Dietitian Licensure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food nutrition or dietetics

Job description

Job Overview

UW Medical Center–Montlake Food and Nutrition Services invites applications for a Registered Dietitian to support inpatient care.

Work Schedule

• Part time, 60% FTE
• Days

Responsibilities

• Design evidence‑based nutrition care plans for a high‑acuity inpatient population based on their nutrition diagnosis.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and monitoring of patients by documenting their progression toward meeting prescribed goals in the electronic medical record and by communicating with other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide recommendations for nutrition support, including diet prescriptions, tube feeding, and TPN.
• Provide effective nutrition education to patients and their care providers, taking into consideration learning abilities, readiness, and cultural beliefs.
• Actively participate in patient care conferences, discharge rounds, and other interdisciplinary care and process improvement teams.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge of best practices for nutrition and participate in developing and revising standards of care protocols.
• Assist with the supervision and oversight of diet technicians.

This position requires an advanced understanding of the specific nutrition needs for surgical patients (gastric bypass, otolaryngology, cardiothoracic, GI surgeries), oncology, cardiology, BMT patients, solid organ transplant recipients, dialysis patients, and general medicine services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food nutrition or dietetics.
• Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within three (3) months of hire.
• Washington State Dietitian Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when a license, certification, or registration is required by law.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly pay: $40.96 – $64.06

Benefits details available at https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift & Employment Details

First Shift (United States of America)

This is a regular position.

FTE: 60.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

EEO Statement

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal‑opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206‑543‑6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.