Dietitian

Legacy Health • Vancouver, WA

12d • $35 - $49

About The Position

Legacy Health is seeking a Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care and compassionate support as part of an interdisciplinary care team at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Southwest Washington. The role partners with patients and care teams to provide comprehensive nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy in support of treatment goals. The medical center serves a diverse patient population across specialties including oncology, women's and pelvic health, advanced surgery, neurosciences, orthopedics, neonatal intensive care, and pediatrics.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor's or graduate-level degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or an equivalent field from an accredited university or college.
• Completion of a Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with patients, the public, physicians, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Oregon-licensed Dietitian through the Oregon Health Licensing Board of Licensed Dietitians, or, for practice in Washington State, Dietitian Certification through the Washington State Department of Health.
• Must be eligible for registration at the time of hire and pass the registration examination within 6 months (180 days) of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Basic familiarity with computers.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and identify patients at risk for malnutrition.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans using evidence-based practice.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Exercise order-writing privileges in accordance with CMS guidelines, state regulations, and hospital policy.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best-practice development.
• Maintain professional competency and clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time