Registered Dietitian - Part time - Northwest

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•$40 - $63

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Northwest- Food and Nutrition Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Dietitian. This position supports the Behavioral Health Unit. WORK SCHEDULE Part time, 60% FTE, 24 hrs/week Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am-4:30pm DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Nutrition and Food Services department supports UW Medical Center'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. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS 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

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

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.