Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Legacy Health; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health in Vancouver, WA is seeking a licensed Dietitian to join an interdisciplinary care team dedicated to delivering evidence-based nutrition care. You will partner with patients and care teams to support treatment goals and improve outcomes.

As part of this role, you will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop personalized care plans, provide education to patients and families, and collaborate closely with physicians and nurses to optimize patient health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited university/college.
• Completion of ACEND approved Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and identify malnutrition risk.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans using evidence-based practice.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Exercise order-writing privileges per CMS/state/hospital policy.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best-practice development.
• Maintain professional competency through ongoing learning and development.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Nutrient analysis

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Computers basics

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program (ACEND)

Tools

ACEND accredited program guidance

Job description

Overview

Join a Collaborative Care Team and Make a Difference Through Nutrition

At Legacy Health, we believe nutrition is a vital part of healing. Every day, our Dietitians help patients improve outcomes, recover from illness, and build healthier lives through evidence-based nutrition care and compassionate support.

If you‘re passionate about clinical nutrition, value meaningful patient relationships, and enjoy collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, we‘d love to connect with you.

Why Join Legacy Health?

As a Dietitian at Legacy, you‘ll be more than a nutrition expert. You‘ll be a valued member of an interdisciplinary care team that works together to deliver exceptional patient care. You‘ll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, influence treatment plans, and make a lasting impact on patients and their families.

About Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

Located in beautiful Southwest Washington, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center combines advanced medical technology with a patient-centered approach to care. Our nationally recognized hospital offers a broad range of specialty services, including:

• Oncology and cancer services
• Women‘s and pelvic health
• Robotics and advanced surgical care
• Neurosciences
• Joint replacement and orthopedic care
• Neonatal intensive care
• Pediatric services and family-centered care

This diverse patient population creates opportunities for professional growth, clinical variety, and meaningful collaboration across specialties.

Responsibilities

What You‘ll Do

As a Dietitian, you will partner with patients and care teams to provide comprehensive nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that support each patient‘s treatment goals.

In this role, you will:

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and identify patients at risk for malnutrition.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans using evidence-based practice.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Exercise order-writing privileges in accordance with CMS guidelines, state regulations, and hospital policy.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best-practice development.
• Maintain professional competency and clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.

Why Dietitians Choose Legacy

• Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary teams
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes
• Diverse clinical experiences across specialty populations
• Modern hospital environment with advanced technology
• Commitment to professional growth and development
• Meaningful work that improves lives every day

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your work truly makes a difference.

Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s or graduate level degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent field from an accredited university/college required.
• Completion of a Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) required.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, physicians and interdisciplinary health care team.
• Able to function independently on assigned patient care units.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Basic familiarity with computers preferred.

Licensure

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• Licensed Dietitian by the Oregon Health Licensing Board of Licensed Dietitians required, or for practice in Washington State, Dietitian Certification through the Washington State Department of Health required.
• Must be eligible for registration at the time of hire and pass the registration examination within 6 months of hire (180 Days).

Pay Range: USD $34.60 - USD $49.48 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.