Dietitian (2026-0446)

Job Overview

The Dietitian position entails responsibility for quality patient nutrition care management through assessments, recommendations and nutrition care orders, provision of diet education, and multidisciplinary communication. A dietitian holds an informal role and thus is a role model and resource for all in the FMNS department.

Area of Assignment

Food Management and Nutrition Services Department

Hours of Work

Day shift; Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Prerequisites

• Is currently a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics with 0-5 years experience as an RD.
• Certified Dietitian in the State of Washington is required (must be obtained within three months of passing the Registration Examination for Registered Dietitians and within the probationary period for the credentialed dietitian).
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English.
• Able to work on weekends and holidays.
• Able to meet the professional appearance standards of the organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Able to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
• Demonstrates experience in providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of working a computer.

Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment, And Working Conditions

• Extensive walking (65% + of shift)
• Lifting of moderate to heavy weights (5-20kg)
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
• Requires the ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously
• Requires frequent changes and interruptions to respond to all requests
• Requires independent problem-solving skills, compiling information and explanation of department procedures and services
• Requires frequent trips from the FMNS Department to patient units and patient rooms, charting and overseeing the maintenance of accurate records

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the FMNS department, which may include relief coverage and modification to standard scheduled hours or units assigned.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment according to department standards.
• Contribute to the department's professional image and add to the department's ability to provide quality food service.
• Maintain responsibility for time management and best utilization of resources, including flexing hours in times of low census.
• Assist with reviewing and updating written materials and displays and computer programs/tools.
• Recognize and adopt activities appropriate to the specific needs of the patient population and demonstrate knowledge of specific issues directly related to age of the patient population.
• Adjust meal plans for patients according to their developmental age (neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, geriatric) and cultural needs.
• Maintain continuing education in areas of pediatric, adult and geriatric nutrition per clinical job specificity.
• Maintain responsibility for nutritional care of Level 3 and Level 4 risk patients and document in a timely manner.
• Provide leadership through direction, motivation and monitoring of FMNS employees.
• Act as a nutrition resource for all FMNS team members.
• Instruct patients on diets/nutrition as needed or per protocols.
• Maintain responsibility for written communication regarding diets.
• Actively involved in FMNS Department performance improvement through data collection and monitoring.
• Communicate customer feedback to the appropriate persons for follow-up and/or action.
• Complete jobs as assigned and perform other related job duties as required.
• Participate in monthly audits-including but not limited to patient rounding and productivity reports.
• If has an FTE status of 0.4 or greater, participate in a hospital wide committee.

Created

4/19, updated 10/10/19

Grade

NC08

FLSA

NE

CC

8400