Registered Dietitian

Pullman Regional Hospital • Pullman, WA

20d • $31 - $47

About The Position

The Dietitian assesses, recommends, and implements strategies for nutritional care for outpatients and inpatients. The role delivers evidence-based, age-appropriate nutrition care using validated assessment tools and interventions, and applies the Nutrition Care Process (ADIME) in patient care and electronic medical record documentation. The Dietitian performs Nutrition Focused Physical Exams for adult patients and incorporates findings into nutrition assessment and diagnosis.

The position provides nutritional therapy education to patients and families, tailoring communication to their learning styles. It identifies food and drug interactions and educates patients in collaboration with pharmacy and nursing. The Dietitian applies state and national regulatory standards, screens inpatients for nutritional risk, collaborates with a Dietetic Technician and other healthcare providers, and participates in interdisciplinary teams as appropriate. The team focuses on evidence-based nutrition information and therapy, developing goals with clients to support lasting change and optimal outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, for graduates before 2024, or a Master’s degree, for graduates in 2024 or later, with required dietetic coursework from an ACEND-approved program, or equivalent education completed outside the United States.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Certified Dietitian credential with the Washington State Department of Health within 60 days of hire.
• Washington State Food Handlers permit within 30 days of hire.
• Maintain continuing professional education requirements for CDR registration and Washington DOH certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, colleagues, and patients or clients.
• Ability to learn and use new information, research, and technology.
• Ability to manage time, tasks, and resources appropriately.
• Consistently demonstrate behavior congruent with Pullman Regional Hospital’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Consistently follow Pullman Regional Hospital’s code of conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Human Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent education completed outside the United States.
• Two years of clinical experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• One year of outpatient experience.
• Licensed Dietitian credential with the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.

Responsibilities

• Apply current knowledge and research to provide optimal, age-appropriate nutrition care using validated assessment tools and evidence-based interventions where available.
• Use the Nutrition Care Process (ADIME) in patient care and electronic medical record documentation.
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exams for adult patients and apply findings to nutrition assessment and diagnosis.
• Provide patients and families with education related to nutritional therapy, adapting sessions to appropriate learning styles and communication needs.
• Identify food and drug interactions and provide patient education in collaboration with pharmacy and nursing.
• Apply state and national regulatory standards of nutritional care in daily service delivery.
• Screen inpatients for nutritional risk and collaborate with the Dietetic Technician on patient assessment, education, and interventions.
• Recommend and implement nutritional care strategies in collaboration with other healthcare providers and participate in interdisciplinary teams as appropriate.
• Promote positive interpersonal relationships among staff.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Leave Time
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Voluntary benefits including life insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, and short-term disability
• Services discount
• EAP resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time