Dietitian (Entry-Level)

Company Overview: Our client is seeking a dedicated registered dietitian at a large State hospital, caring across diverse age groups and different conditions.

Position Summary: The successful candidate must hold the relevant degree in post-secondary institutions and have a valid Washington State Food Handler’s Permit.

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:

·       Bachelor’s degree with a major 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.

Necessary Attributes:

·       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.