Dietitian I - Kitchen

PeaceHealth • Vancouver, WA

10d

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Dietitian I to coordinate all aspects of nutrition care and consult with other healthcare professionals as needed. The position is listed as 1.00 FTE and day shift.

The Dietitian uses the Nutrition Care Process to assess patients, identify nutrition diagnoses, implement appropriate interventions, establish patient-specific goals, and monitor, evaluate, and follow up on outcomes. Using evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, the Dietitian provides nutrition education to patients and families in outpatient and/or inpatient settings; consults with other healthcare providers; participates in interdisciplinary teams; documents in the EMR in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations; and makes referrals to other services, agencies, and community resources when appropriate. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications include a master's degree in a related field, with a grandfathering exception for caregivers who earned their Registered Dietitian license before January 1, 2024, when a bachelor's degree was sufficient. Successful completion of an AND-approved internship or training program is required. Registered Dietitian status is required at hire or the candidate must pass the registration exam within 180 days. Additional state credentials vary by location and setting. Department- and location-specific requirements may also apply, including BLS, BART training, a Washington medical assistant phlebotomist license, a food handlers permit, or bariatric specialist certification.

The role involves frequent movement around the work area, grasping and reaching, and frequent lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds. Squatting, kneeling, and bending are occasional. Work takes place at a medical or hospital site or in an office environment. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with corrective aids permitted) and the ability to communicate and exchange accurate information are required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field of study. Caregivers who earned their Registered Dietitian license before January 1, 2024, when a bachelor's degree was sufficient, are grandfathered.
• Successful completion of an AND-approved internship or training program.
• Registered Dietitian credential required at hire, or the candidate must pass the registration exam within 180 days.
• Demonstrated skill teaching adults and pediatric patients with varying competency levels.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate instructional materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with a variety of departments and work independently on numerous projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency using computers, including MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles to meet each patient's needs.
• For outpatient dietitians in Washington, Certified Dietitian certification is required; inpatient dietitians in Washington do not need to maintain state certification.
• For outpatient and PHMG/Ambulatory dietitians in Oregon, Licensed Dietitian licensure is required; inpatient dietitians in Oregon do not need to maintain state certification.
• For dietitians in Alaska, Registered Dietitian status is required.
• Current Medicare provider status number may be required.
• For PHOR–Home Health, current BLS certification is required at hire.
• For PIMC, BART de-escalation training is required within 30 days of hire.
• For the Whatcom Cardiology Department, a Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist License is required within 90 days of hire.
• For United General Medical Center, a valid Food Handlers Permit is required.
• For bariatric surgery dietitians, specialist certification in Obesity and Weight Management issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of nutrition care and consult with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Use the Nutrition Care Process to conduct nutrition assessments, identify nutrition diagnoses, implement interventions, establish patient-specific goals, and monitor, evaluate, and follow up on outcomes.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition education to patients and families in outpatient and/or inpatient settings.
• Provide consult services to other healthcare providers and participate in interdisciplinary teams.
• Document in the EMR in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Refer patients to other services, agencies, and community resources when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time