Dietitian - Nutrition Services

Position: Dietitian I - Nutrition Services

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Job Description

Peace Health is seeking a Dietitian I - Nutrition Services for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $32.32 – $48.48. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of nutrition care, consulting with other healthcare professionals as needed.

Details of the Position

• Competent use of the Nutrition Care Process including nutrition assessment, identification of nutritional diagnosis, implementation of appropriate nutrition intervention, and formulation of patient specific goals, monitoring, evaluation, and follow up of outcomes.
• Using evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, will provide nutrition education to patients and families in the outpatient and/or inpatient settings.
• Provides consult services to other healthcare providers and participates in the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents in the EMR in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• When appropriate, makes referrals to other services, agencies and community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Master's Degree Required in a related field of study. Caregivers who earned their RD license before 1/1/2024 when a bachelor's degree was sufficient will be grandfathered.

Experience

• Required:
  
  Successful completion of AND approved internship/training program.

Credentials

• Required:
  
  Registered Dietitian within 180 days of hire or must pass Registration Exam.
• May be required:
  Certified Dietitian - Washington for Outpatient Dietitians in WA.
• May be required:
  Licensed Dietitian - Oregon for Outpatient and PHMG/Ambulatory Dietitians in OR.
• Required:
  
  Registered Dietitian for all Dietitians in AK.
• May be required:
  Current Medicare provider status number.

Skills

• Demonstrated skill in teaching adults and pediatrics of varying competency levels.
• Must be able to design, implement, and evaluate instructional materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with a variety of departments and work independently on numerous projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in the use of computers including MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.

Working Conditions

Lifting:
Frequent moving around work area; frequent grasping, reaching; frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs; occasional squatting/kneeling/bending.

Environmental Conditions

Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting or in office environment.

Mental/Visual

Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted);
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmitive Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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White Rock, British Columbia, Canada

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