WDVA Dietitian Perm, Washington Soldiers

Dietitian 2

Full Time – Permanent

Washington Soldiers Home – Orting, Washington.

Work schedule:

Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 am–5:00 pm (4–10 hour shifts). Hybrid/telework may be available on business needs; in‑person presence required.

• Serve as expert resource for guidance and problem solving for nutritional issues.
• Perform assessments of residents per VA, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations to meet guidelines.
• Interpret dietary prescriptions.
• Recommend, formulate, and implement comprehensive resident nutritional care plans.
• Review and audit patient records.
• Communicate with nursing staff, food‑service staff, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Document progress notes in a timely manner.
• Review and revise menus for modified diet needs.
• Provide support in planning and implementation of menus.
• Participate in quality assurance, data collection, and report preparation.
• Assist with development of policies and procedures.
• Train cooks, food‑service personnel, patients, or students in therapeutic meal preparation.
• Assist with providing new employee orientation.
• Support additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or Food Service Administration from an accredited Dietetics program.
• Certified Dietitian with the Washington State Department of Health.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Agency
  
  Required Competencies:
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

• Master’s degree with major study in food and nutrition or dietetics from an accredited program.
• At least 24 months of recent full‑time experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or equivalent.
• Certified Diabetes Educator.
• Certified specialist in Gerontological Nutrition.
• Ability to organize, prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience with project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Understanding of professional boundaries.
• Strong skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Serve Safe certified.
• Experience with Point Click Care and/or other Electronic Medical Record programs.

• Must pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check every two (2) years.
• Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening.
• Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection per Washington Industrial Safety and Act standards.
• Remain current on CPR.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs and reach a minimum of 36 inches using proper technique.
• Must maintain a valid practical nursing license from the State of Washington Department of Health.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance; willing to work as needed.
• Must successfully complete all required training within mandated time frames.
• Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license and insurance for state business.
• Must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

• Competitive health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans.
• Retirement participation in Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and optional Deferred Compensation Program.
• Paid holidays, personal leave, sick leave, vacation, and bereavement leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending account options.
• Washington State Employee Assistance Program.

Washington State is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725‑2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.