Registered Dietitian

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Montlake is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian to provide inpatient clinical nutrition services and education in the hospital setting. The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include conducting nutritional assessments, developing plans to support disease prevention and treatment, and educating inpatients on nutrition. Day shift, 32 hours per week, in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or dietetics.
• Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within 3 months of hire.
• Washington State Dietitian Certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ diet and nutritional needs.
• Develop comprehensive nutritional care plans to promote disease prevention and treatment.
• Document care plan, results, and services provided.
• Participate with health care team on clinical rounds and patient care conferences.
• Educate inpatients on nutrition and participate in outpatient nutrition clinic and classes.
• Participate in performance/quality improvement programs and compliance activities.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Inpatient dietetics

Team collaboration

Care plan development

Education

Bachelor's in nutrition or dietetics

RD registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Washington State Dietitian Certification within 6 months

Job description

UW Medical Center-Montlake- Food and Nutrition Services has an outstanding opportunity for a part time Registered Dietitian in the inpatient hospital setting.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Part-time (80% or 32 hours/week)
• Day shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Assess patient nutritional status and needs, develops and implements nutritional care plans, and evaluates and reports those results appropriately
• Provide clinical dietitian services and/or nutrition education services in an inpatient setting

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates patients' diet, nutritional needs, and lifestyle.
• Develops comprehensive nutritional care plans to promote disease prevention and treatment for assigned patients; initiates consultation with members of the health care team (including physicians), when indicated.
• Documents care plan, results, and services provided.
• Participates with health care team on clinical rounds and patient care conferences.
• Educates inpatients on nutrition and diet. Participates in outpatient nutrition clinic and group nutrition education classes as assigned
• Analyzes effectiveness of services - financial/patient outcomes.
• Assists in development and implementation of nutritional standards of care
• Participates in performance / quality improvement programs.
• Participates in compliance activities to meet Joint Commission and other regulatory guidelines.
• Supports patient satisfaction and customer service initiatives.
• Works closely with and provides direction to diet technicians, diet clerks, and other food service staff to ensure patient room meals are prepared and delivered in a manner consistent with nutritional care plan.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor's degree involving major study in food and nutrition or dietetics AND Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within three (3) months of hire AND Washington State Dietitian Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Nutrition and Food Services department supports UW Medicine's mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community.

Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering workplace for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.