Dietitian II

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 to 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.
• Uses evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines
• Documents in the EMR in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• When appropriate, makes referrals to other services, agencies and community resources.
• Actively contributes to Quality/Process Improvement measures within the department and throughout the hospital including planning, implementing, and evaluating programs.

What You Bring

• Master's Degree Required: in a related field of study.
• Minimum of 3 years Required: Experience in a related setting as a Registered Dietitian.
• Required: Upon Hire Registered Dietitian and Required: Upon Hire National Dietitian Certifications Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), or Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, or Board Certified Specialist in - Oncology Nutrition, Renal Nutrition, Pediatric Nutrition, Sports Dietetics, Gerontological Nutrition, or Nutrition Wound Care, as applicable to work performed is required. (See alternative certification requirement for Bariatrics).
• May be required: Upon Hire Licensed Dietitian - Oregon Required only for Outpatient and PHMG/Ambulatory Dietitians in OR. Inpatient Dietitians are not required to maintain state certification.

Skills

• Demonstrated skill in teaching adults of varying competency levels.
• Must be able to design, implement, and evaluate instructional modules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all a variety of departments and to 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.

Department / Location Specific Notes

• Bariatric Surgery Dietitians: Provides one-on-one nutrition counseling, teaching group nutrition classes, and leading support groups. Participates in program events, including information sessions, pre/postoperative weight loss groups, and bariatric forums. Specialist certification in Obesity and Weight management issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required or must obtain within 12 months of hire.

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.

Benefits

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions.
• Wellness benefits.
• Discount program.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.