Registered Dietitian (RD) - NICU / Neonatal Nutrition

SNEB; Washington; Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Legacy Health in Vancouver, WA, is seeking a part-time Dietitian to deliver neonatal nutrition care in a Level III NICU and outpatient follow-up. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support high-risk infants and their families.

This role offers hybrid scheduling, clinical growth, and potential to move to full-time hours for the right candidate. The position requires RD credentials, WA licensure or equivalent, and ACEND-registered training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from ACEND-accredited program.
• ACEND-approved Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program completed.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential required.
• WA or OR licensure as a Dietitian required at hire.
• Registration eligibility within 180 days of hire.

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 policy.
• Participate in quality improvement and best-practice initiatives.
• Maintain professional competency through ongoing learning.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Independent functioning

Nutrient analysis knowledge

Computers familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

ACEND-approved Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program

Job description

Job DescriptionOverview:

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.

We are a Level III NICU located in Vancouver, Washington. This is a part-time, benefits-eligible NICU RD position with flexible scheduling, the option for hybrid work, and the potential to transition to full-time hours for the right candidate.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across both inpatient and outpatient settings, including:

• Providing nutrition care to infants in our Level III NICU
• Following NICU graduates in our outpatient clinic as they transition home and continue to grow
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team caring for high-risk infants and their families

We are particularly interested in connecting with an RD who has neonatal nutrition experience and/or a strong interest in this area and would enjoy the opportunity to support infants and families across the continuum of care.

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.