Nutritionist RD

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Full-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) needed for our Medical Nutrition Therapy program in Olympia, WA. While in this position, the RD will work closely with the medical providers, Health Educator, Chronic Care Coordinators, and other clinical team members in an outpatient setting. The RD is responsible for providing evidence-based nutrition education and counseling to pediatric and adult patients referred by the Primary Care Provider in individual and group settings.

Nutritional conditions frequently encountered in our clinics include diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, heart disease, and other chronic diseases. The RD will also work with patients with food allergies, GI conditions, disordered eating, weight management, pediatric nutrition, and other health concerns. Additionally, this position will offer coverage to other Thurston County clinics, such as Yelm and Lacey.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Maintains complete and up-to-date charts and statistical program records, but not limited to:
Documents assessment, treatment, and plan of action from counseling session in the medical record according to protocol. Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with team members and other Sea Mar staff. Serves as a liaison between Nutrition and/or WIC and other clinic and community services and makes referrals as appropriate. Assists with the clerical and statistical program work as needed.

Attends selected clinic, MSS, and PHS Department, and participates in continuing education as needed. Acts as a preceptor for dietetic interns, as appropriate.

The Registered Dietitian shall follow all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Clinical Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Able to identify and categorize each patient's age-specific grouping needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients. Interviews clients from diverse populations, reviews and documents client history, anthropometric and laboratory data, and reviews current eating habits.

Uses standard assessment tools and follows department policies and practices to perform screening procedures such as weighing and measuring, and reviewing dietary evaluations. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality: documents vendor and participant complaints and infractions. Provides program orientation, nutrition requirements, and assists in scheduling client appointments, considering all programmatic and client needs. Provides individual and group nutrition education according to program guidelines, utilizing client-appropriate methods and materials.

Provides Medical, MSS, and patient nutritional assessment and nutrition counseling. Facilitates appointment time through scheduling and following up on failed appointments according to protocol, coordinates services with other health professionals, and cooperates with other departments. Documents assessment, treatment, and plan of action from counseling session in Medical record according to protocol.

Conditions of Employment:

This person must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient-related information.

This person must have a clear background check from the Washington State Patrol. Must have and maintain a TB test annually.

This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR before hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works efficiently with self-direction. Proactively solves problems.

Possess ability to deal patiently and empathetically with multicultural clientele, even under stressful conditions.

Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively as a member of the health care team.

Positive attitude, personal flexibility and the ability to prioritize is essential.

Language

Skills:

Possess an ability to read, to analyze, and to interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Also demonstrate ability to…