Clinical Dietitian

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patient’s medical program goals and objectives.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Dietitian with current certification as a Dietitian in the State of Washington
Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in dietetics, foods and nutrition
Teaching skills that are easily adapted to fit the needs of the patient(s)
Ability to engage and motivate patients to adopt new self-management behaviors.
Assessment skills for developing a patient-specific care plan.
Registered member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

Nice To Haves

Experience working in healthcare

Responsibilities

Develops and implements medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines.
Screens and conducts nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk using evidence-based standards.
Develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the patient’s medical program goals and objectives, nutrition prescription, and self-management training which includes consideration of age-specific needs as well as cultural, religious and ethnic concerns.
Provides a therapeutic plan for specialized nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
Ensures that care delivered to each patient is in accordance with the state practice act.
Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress towards outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions. Reassesses nutrition care process and implements changes as indicated.
Performs other duties as assigned.