Dietitian

Starting Salary: $55,584.00

Shift hours: M-F 8AM to 5PM

We are seeking a highly skilled Dietitian/Nutritionist to provide comprehensive nutritional care to our psychiatric patient population. In this role, you will assess the nutritional needs of patients, develop individualized care plans, and recommend appropriate interventions, including diet modifications, oral supplements, and enteral nutrition. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with healthcare teams to monitor patient progress, adjust care plans, and promote optimal health outcomes hospital-wide.

Responsibilities:

Assess nutrition status and provide care using the Nutrition Care Process for our diverse psychiatric patient population.

Recommend appropriate interventions including therapeutic diet orders, oral supplements, and enteral nutrition orders.

Monitor patient response to interventions and individual progress.

Evaluate and monitor nutritional status and update plan of care.

Design and provide nutrition education to patients individually and in group settings.

Promote optimal patient health at the individual patient level and hospital-wide.

Participate in the planning of nutritionally adequate menus.

Conduct peer chart reviews and provide feedback to the supervisor.

Participate in department meetings and communicate with the care team and peers.

Help mediate food services for patient care.

Help facilitate community nutrition in-patient areas.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of principles of medical nutrition therapy.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge via continuing education and current dietitian credentials.

Knowledge of computer software, information systems, networks, and platforms.

Skills in working with confidential client information.

Ability to instruct others.

Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with food service teams.

Requirements:

Professionals with a bachelor's degree involving major study in food and nutrition or dietetics.

Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or eligible for registration at the time of hire and pass the registration examination within one year of date of hire.

Must have a valid Washington State Food Handler’s Permit.

Apply today or contact us at 800-613-9920 or to learn more about this opening.