Registered Dietitian - Inpatient Oncology at NW

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Northwest-Food and Nutrition Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Dietitian - Inpatient Oncology. The Nutrition and Food Services department supports UWMC's mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community. Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering workplace for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree involving major study in food and nutrition or dietetics and registration as a Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association
• Eligible for registration at the time of hire and pass the registration examination within one year of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient nutritional status and needs, develops and implements nutritional care plans, and evaluates and reports those results appropriately
• Provide clinical dietitian services and/or nutrition education services in an inpatient setting
• Evaluates patients’ diet, nutritional needs, and lifestyle.
• Develops comprehensive nutritional care plans to promote disease prevention and treatment for assigned patients; initiates consultation with members of the health care team (including physicians), when indicated.
• Documents care plan, results, and services provided.
• Participates with health care team on clinical rounds and patient care conferences.
• Educates inpatients on nutrition and diet.
• Participates in outpatient nutrition clinic and group nutrition education classes as assigned
• Analyzes effectiveness of services – financial/patient outcomes.
• Assists in development and implementation of nutritional standards of care
• Participates in performance / quality improvement programs.
• Participates in compliance activities to meet Joint Commission and other regulatory guidelines.
• Supports patient satisfaction and customer service initiatives.
• Works closely with and provides direction to diet technicians, diet clerks, and other food service staff to ensure patient room meals are prepared and delivered in a manner consistent with nutritional care plan.

Benefits

• Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

What This Job Offers

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