Dietitian

Job Title

Dietitian

Department:
Clinical Nutrition Services

Location:

VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA

Shift: Day Shift (must be able to work weekends and holidays)
Type: OC / PD
FTE: 0

The Dietitian is responsible for quality patient nutrition care management through assessments, recommendations, nutrition care orders, diet education, and multidisciplinary communication. The role serves as a resource and role model within the Food Management and Nutrition Services department.

• Registered Dietitian (RD) by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics with 0‑5 years experience.
• Certified Dietitian in Washington State, obtained within three months of passing the Registration Examination and during the probationary period.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Professional appearance in line with organizational standards.
• Basic computer skills.

• Good interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Capability to communicate and work effectively with patients across all age groups.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Basic computer knowledge.

• Assist in day‑to‑day operations of FMNS, including relief coverage and schedule modifications.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior toward patients, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment per department standards.
• Contribute to the department’s professional image and quality food service.
• Manage time and resources, including flexing hours during low census periods.
• Assist in reviewing and updating written materials, displays, and computer tools.
• Recognize and implement activities appropriate to patient needs and demonstrate knowledge of issues related to developmental age, maintaining ongoing education in pediatric, adult, and geriatric nutrition.
• Adjust meal plans according to patient developmental age and cultural needs.
• Engage in professional growth to ensure competency.
• Cooperate with other health‑care team members and FMNS to provide optimal patient care.
• Participate in marketing and promotion of the hospital and FMNS through active engagement.
• Maintain professional communication with physicians and office staff.
• Screen and assess patients per departmental standards, update diet orders, and record laboratory data.
• Provide nutritional care for Level 3 and Level 4 risk patients and document promptly.
• Provide leadership through direction, motivation, and monitoring of FMNS employees.
• Serve as a nutrition resource for all FMNS team members.
• Instruct patients on diets and nutrition per protocols.
• Communicate written information on diets.
• Engage in FMNS performance improvement via data collection and monitoring.
• Forward customer feedback to appropriate persons for action.
• Complete assigned jobs and other related duties as required.
• Participate in monthly audits, including patient rounding and productivity reports.
• If FTE ≥ 0.4, serve on a hospital‑wide committee.
• For Dietitians working 1:1 with outpatients, BLS certification required within 90 days of employment.

• Extensive walking (65%+ of shift).
• Lifting moderate to heavy weights (5‑20 kg).
• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range required.
• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous demands.
• Frequent changes and interruptions to respond to requests.
• Independent problem‑solving, compiling information, and explaining department procedures.
• Frequent trips from FMNS Department to patient units and rooms, charting, and maintaining accurate records.

Grade: NC08
FLSA: NE
CC: 8400