Per Diem Clinical Dietitian I/II

Seattle Children's Hospital • Seattle, WA

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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 skills needed to interact appropriately with staff, patients, and families of all ages. Lead program-related projects, mentor other staff, and 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 related to Medicare regulations for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Transplant Conditions of Participation.

The posting describes two levels. Clinical Dietitian I requires a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Clinical Dietetics and at least one year of clinical nutrition experience in a hospital, clinic, or home-based 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. For the SPS position, staff working in schools must complete the OSPI fingerprinting process and submit the report to Human Resources before starting employment.

Requirements

• Clinical Dietitian I: 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: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Clinical Dietetics.
• 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 in the SPS position: complete the OSPI fingerprinting process and submit the report electronically to Human Resources before starting employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Clinical Dietetics, or Public Health with a nutrition emphasis.
• Prior pediatric experience (Clinical Dietitian I).
• Experience participating in departmental staff training or committees on nutrition-related topics or issues (Clinical Dietitian I).
• Certified Specialist in Pediatrics (CSP) or another position-related specialty credential, 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 or clinical staff (Clinical Dietitian II).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nutrition care and provide medical nutrition therapy appropriate to patients’ age-related needs across the continuum of care.
• 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.
• For Dialysis and Organ Transplant assignments, demonstrate competencies related to Medicare ESRD regulations and Transplant Conditions of Participation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level