Dietitian II - Nutrition Services

PeaceHealth • Longview, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Dietitian II for a per diem/relief, 0.00 FTE, day position in Nutrition Services. The role coordinates all aspects of nutrition care and consults with other healthcare professionals as needed. The salary range is $36.46–$54.68; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority.

The Dietitian uses the Nutrition Care Process to assess nutrition, identify diagnoses, implement appropriate interventions, set patient-specific goals, and monitor, evaluate, and follow up on outcomes. The position provides evidence-based nutrition education to patients and families in outpatient and/or inpatient settings, documents care in the EMR, makes referrals when appropriate, and contributes to departmental and hospital quality and process improvement. The role also participates in interdisciplinary care and performs other duties as assigned.

Work takes place at a medical or hospital site or in an office environment. Physical demands include frequent movement around the work area, grasping and reaching, frequent lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasional squatting, kneeling, or bending. Vision and hearing must be within normal limits, with corrective aids permitted, and the caregiver must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field. Caregivers who earned their Registered Dietitian license before January 1, 2024, when a bachelor's degree was sufficient, are grandfathered.
• At least 3 years of experience in a related setting as a Registered Dietitian.
• Registered Dietitian credential required upon hire.
• A national dietitian certification required upon hire: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, or an applicable Board Certified Specialist certification in oncology nutrition, renal nutrition, pediatric nutrition, sports dietetics, gerontological nutrition, or nutrition wound care. An alternative certification requirement applies for bariatrics.
• Demonstrated skill in teaching adults with varying competency levels.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate instructional modules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with a variety of departments and work independently on numerous projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.

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 appropriate interventions, set 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 the interdisciplinary team.
• Document in the EMR in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Make referrals to other services, agencies, and community resources when appropriate.
• Contribute to departmental and hospital quality and process improvement, including planning, implementing, and evaluating programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• For positions below 0.5 FTE: 403(b) retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits, discount program, expanded EAP, and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level