Registered Dietitian, Per Diem

Samaritan Healthcare; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Moses Lake is looking for a Certified Dietitian to conduct nutritional screenings and assessments for inpatients. This role includes teaching nutrition classes, modifying menus for patients, and providing educational support regarding special diets. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition, current Dietitian certification in Washington, and experience with EMR EPIC. The position requires critical thinking and effective communication skills, working collaboratively with medical staff to meet patient nutritional needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Human Nutrition and Foods.
• Current Certified Dietitian status for Washington State.
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics registration or RD eligible.
• Certification: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics registration or RD eligible.
• Current Washington State Food Handlers permit.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire.
• Knowledge of foods/nutrition; food preparation, production, supervisory/instructional techniques.
• Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department-specific checklist.
• Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
• Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments on patients.
• Modify patients' menus as necessary.
• Provide educational support regarding special diets.
• Conducts nutrition assessments on patients within the timeframes outlined in the Nutrition Assessment Standard Operating Procedure.
• Modifies patient's menus, as necessary, and is available to Nutrition Services staff for diet clarifications.
• Updates and/or writes new diet handouts as needed.
• Conducts diet in-services to Nutrition Services staff, as requested.
• Records all pertinent nutritional information in the medical chart (calorie counts totals, nutrition assessments, summary of teaching, etc.).
• Helps train and orient new Diet Technicians and Dietitians using the appropriate orientation checklist.
• Is a resource for community service nutrition talks and nutrition questions from the general public.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient education

Menu modification

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods

Tools

EMR EPIC

Job description

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

Our Values

AtSamaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our professionals and the very best care to our patients. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting all aspects of in-patient nutritional screening and assessment. Instructs inpatients and outpatients on diets as requested. Teaches nutrition classes and diet in-services to staff as needed. Is responsible for the nutritional care of inpatients identified at nutritional risk. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of Nutrition Services along with having the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.

his is a per diem, hourly position working variable shifts and variable hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The individual in this position reports to the Nutrition Services Director. This position works closely with Physicians and Nutrition Services staff in order to meet patient’s nutritional needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides support for patients with food preferences, helps with proper menu selections.
• Provides educational support regarding special diets by making educational material available for patients on special diets.
• Utilizes Nutrition Care Practice Guidelines for inpatients.
• Conducts nutrition assessments on patients within the timeframes outlined in the Nutrition Assessment Standard Operating Procedure.
• Modifies patient's menus, as necessary, and is available to Nutrition Services staff for diet clarifications.
• Updates and/or writes new diet handouts as needed.
• Conducts diet in-services to Nutrition Services staff, as requested.
• Records all pertinent nutritional information in the medical chart (calorie counts totals, nutrition assessments, summary of teaching, etc.).
• Helps train and orient new Diet Technicians and Dietitians using the appropriate orientation checklist.
• Is a resource for community service nutrition talks and nutrition questions from the general public.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods.
• Experience:
• Previous experience with the EMR EPIC preferred.
• License:
• Current Certified Dietitian status for Washington State.
• Certification:
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics registration or RD eligible.
• Current Washington State Food Handlers permit.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire.
• Knowledge of foods/nutrition; food preparation, production, supervisory/instructional techniques.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire.
• Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department-specific checklist.
• Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
• Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.

As a Samaritan Healthcare professional, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, professional, physician, and student experience.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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