**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
As a **Dietitian,** you will perform nutritional screenings for all patients using the Nutrition Assignment tool or other department-approved methods, and develop, maintain, and modify individualized nutrition care plans in alignment with departmental standards. You will collaborate and communicate with the multidisciplinary care team-participating in patient rounds, discharge planning, and follow-up outreach-to ensure continuity of care. Responsibilities include making appropriate referrals to VMFH nutritional services, implementing nutrition care plans, and delegating tasks to care team members in accordance with departmental policies while providing feedback and escalating concerns as needed. You may also support coordination of accurate patient meal services to ensure compliance with protocols.
Each day, you will provide nutritional counseling and education to individuals and groups, including delivering targeted education on specific nutrition therapies based on patient diagnoses. Additionally, you will promote nutrition education across assigned areas, develop and present educational classes within FHS and the broader community, and may provide training to department staff to enhance knowledge of nutrition, modified diets, and effective meal delivery practices. You are responsible for completing all required documentation in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner, including nutrition care documentation and charting in accordance with VMFH and department-specific standards, and ensuring all applicable codes are correctly entered.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong clinical judgment and critical thinking, effective communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You will bring a patient-centered approach to care, uphold high standards of documentation and compliance, and actively contribute to a team environment focused on delivering high-quality nutritional services.
**Job Requirements**
**Education/Work Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
+ Completion of internship, traineeship, or coordinated undergraduate program with consequential qualification for dietetic registration that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities required.
+ One year experience in clinical dietetics in an acute care setting preferred.
**Licensure/Certification:**
+ Current licensure through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Registered Dietitian is required.
+ Certification by the State of Washington as a Certified Dietitian (CD) is required within 90 days of employment.
+ Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is preferred.
**Where You'll Work**
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
**Pay Range**
$34.73 - $49.13 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.V
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