Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition

Providence • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietitian Inpatient (Registered Dietitian) is a member of a multidisciplinary team that assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates all aspects of a patient's nutrition care. The Dietitian Inpatient is able to use validated tools to identify patients that require nutrition interventions or that have the potential for developing nutrition related problems. They provide a nutrition assessment which may include anthropometric measures and/or growth measures, pertinent biochemical data and medical test results; a nutrition focused physical exam and a food and nutrition –related history assessment. They identify specific nutrition related problem(s) and they provide specific, purposeful interventions to improve or change the nutrition and health status for their patient or client. They provide a nutrition diagnosis of malnutrition using approved, evidence based criteria. They provide nutrition education to individuals and/or caregivers. They assist in the management of the department resources. They support orientation, training and education for department and medical center staff. Performs related tasks as required. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Cherry Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics
• Washington Dietitian Certification within 6 months (180 days) of hire, or Washington Nutritionist Certification within 6 months (180 days) of hire
• National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon hire
• 3 years experience APPLIES ONLY TO RDs WORKING WITH ICU ADULT PATIENTS: Completion of an approved Dietetic Internship with a strong clinical nutrition component.
• APPLIES ONLY TO RDs WORKING WITH ICU ADULT PATIENTS: Inpatient clinical nutrition experience and experience managing complex nutrition support.
• APPLIES ONLY TO RDs WORKING WITH PEDIATRIC AND NEO-NATAL PATIENTS: Completion of an approved Dietetic Internship with a strong clinical nutrition component which includes focused training in pediatric nutrition.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• APPLIES ONLY TO RDs WORKING WITH PEDIATRIC AND NEO-NATAL PATIENTS: Recent experience in Pediatric and/or Neo-natal nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of a patient's nutrition care.
• Use validated tools to identify patients requiring nutrition interventions or at risk for nutrition-related problems.
• Provide a nutrition assessment including anthropometric measures, growth measures, pertinent biochemical data, medical test results, a nutrition-focused physical exam, and a food and nutrition-related history assessment.
• Identify specific nutrition-related problems and provide interventions to improve nutrition and health status.
• Provide a nutrition diagnosis of malnutrition using approved, evidence-based criteria.
• Provide nutrition education to individuals and/or caregivers.
• Assist in the management of department resources.
• Support orientation, training, and education for department and medical center staff.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level