Registered Dietitian Full-Time

Zohorecruit; South Bend (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is assisting a critical access hospital in South Bend, Washington, with recruiting a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a full-time, permanent position. The selected candidate will be employed directly by the hospital.

This opportunity offers a diverse clinical role supporting inpatient and outpatient nutrition care, diabetes education, cardiac rehabilitation, and hospital food services.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential.
• Appropriate state credentials for practice in Washington.
• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition screenings and comprehensive assessments.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy across inpatient and outpatient services.
• Deliver diabetes education and nutrition counseling.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to coordinate care and nutrition support.

Skills

RDN credential

Medical nutrition therapy

Diabetes education

Clinical nutrition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

Washington state credentials

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Full time | RD Nutrition Consultants | United States

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Health Care

$37.70 - $45.60 Hourly

City South Bend

State/Province Washington

98586

Job Description

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is assisting a critical access hospital in South Bend, Washington, with recruiting a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a full-time, permanent position. The selected candidate will be employed directly by the hospital.

Overview:

This opportunity offers a diverse clinical role supporting inpatient and outpatient nutrition care, diabetes education, cardiac rehabilitation, and hospital food services. Join a dedicated hospital team and make a meaningful impact in a rural community.

Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Employment Type: Permanent, direct hire with the hospital

Compensation: $37.70–$45.60 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits: Hospital-provided medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 403(b) retirement plan

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete nutrition screenings and comprehensive assessments using patient histories, laboratory findings, weight trends, and clinical information.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nutrition care plans for patients with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal conditions, and other nutritional needs.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy across inpatient acute care, outpatient services, the Diabetes Program, and cardiac rehabilitation.
• Deliver diabetes self-management education and nutrition counseling that supports practical behavior changes, individualized goals, and ongoing follow-up.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, rehabilitation staff, and food services personnel to coordinate care and nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral therapies.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient progress, and follow-up plans accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
• Partner with the food services team to review patient menus, support therapeutic diet requirements, and maintain the hospital’s dietary manual.
• Support compliance with applicable food safety, nutrition services, and diabetes education program standards.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and contribute to updates in program policies, procedures, and care practices.
• Provide nutrition and diabetes education to hospital staff and participate in community education initiatives.
• Coordinate with program leadership and revenue cycle personnel to support appropriate documentation and billing.
• Complete additional responsibilities related to the position and within professional scope of practice.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Current Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Appropriate state credentials for practice in Washington.
• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Board Certified–Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) credential preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and individualized nutrition care planning.
• Ability to provide effective diabetes education and support patients in setting achievable self-management goals.
• Familiarity with enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and timely clinical documentation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities across multiple clinical programs in a community hospital setting.

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC provides Registered Dietitian staffing, consulting, and recruitment services to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. For this opportunity, RD Nutrition Consultants is supporting the recruitment process on behalf of the hiring hospital.

The hiring hospital is an equal opportunity employer.