Per Diem Clinical Dietitian I/II

Seattle Children's • Seattle, WA

2d • $36 - $60

About The Position

Coordinate nutrition care and provide medical nutrition therapy appropriate to patients’ age-related needs across the continuum of care. Apply the knowledge and skill necessary to interact appropriately with staff, patients, and families of all ages. Lead program-related projects and mentor other staff. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to advance evidence-based pediatric nutrition practice at Seattle Children’s. Staff assigned to Dialysis and Organ Transplant programs must demonstrate competencies for Medicare regulations related to End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Transplant Conditions of Participation.

The posting describes Clinical Dietitian I and Clinical Dietitian II qualifications. Clinical Dietitian I requires a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Clinical Dietetics and at least one year of experience in a hospital, clinic, or home-based clinical nutrition setting. Clinical Dietitian II requires a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Clinical Dietetics and at least three years of pediatric experience in a hospital or clinic setting. Both levels require registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Washington State certification within four months of hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Clinical Dietetics.
• Clinical Dietitian I: At least one year of experience in a hospital, clinic, or home-based clinical nutrition setting.
• Clinical Dietitian II: At least three years of pediatric experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD).
• Washington State certification within four months of hire (DI).
• For staff working in schools (SPS position only), complete the OSPI fingerprinting process before employment begins and submit the report electronically to Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nutrition care and provide medical nutrition therapy suited to patients’ age-related needs across the continuum of care.
• Interact appropriately with staff, patients, and families of all ages.
• Lead program-related projects.
• Mentor other staff.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to advance evidence-based pediatric nutrition practice.
• For Dialysis and Organ Transplant assignments, demonstrate competencies for Medicare regulations related to ESRD and Transplant Conditions of Participation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 403(b).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits are available; details are provided on the employer’s benefits website.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level