Clinical Dietitian I/II (Ambulatory)

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate nutrition care and provide medical nutrition therapy appropriate to the age-related needs of patients across the continuum of care. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients and families of all ages. Individuals assigned to Dialysis and Organ Transplant programs must be able to demonstrate competencies for Medicare regulations as related to End-State Renal Disease (ESRD) and Transplant Conditions of Participation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Clinical Dietetics.
At least one (1) year's experience in a hospital, clinic, or home-based clinical nutrition setting (for Clinical Dietitian I).
At least three (3) years of pediatric experience in a hospital or clinic setting (for Clinical Dietitian II).
Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD).
Certification with the State of Washington within 4 months of hire (DI).
For staff that work in schools (SPS position only), individuals are required to complete the fingerprinting process outlined by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) before starting employment and submit the report electronically to Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Nutrition, Clinical Dietetics, or Public Health with nutrition emphasis (for Clinical Dietitian I).
Prior pediatric experience (for Clinical Dietitian I).
Experience participating in departmental staff training/committees on nutrition-related topics/issues (for Clinical Dietitian I).
Master's Degree in Nutrition, Clinical Dietetics, or Public Health with nutrition emphasis (for Clinical Dietitian II).
Certified Specialist in Pediatrics (CSP) or other specialty credential related to the position (e.g., Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Renal Dietitian) (for Clinical Dietitian II).
Experience mentoring and/or providing in-service training for less experienced nutrition and/or clinical staff (for Clinical Dietitian II).

Responsibilities

Coordinate nutrition care and provide medical nutrition therapy appropriate to the age-related needs of patients across the continuum of care.
Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients and families of all ages.
Individuals assigned to Dialysis and Organ Transplant programs must be able to demonstrate competencies for Medicare regulations as related to End-State Renal Disease (ESRD) and Transplant Conditions of Participation.