WDVA Dietitian 2, Full Time-Perm, Washington Soldiers Home

About the role

This opportunity as a full-time Dietitian 2 is based at the historic Washington Soldiers Home in scenic Orting, Washington. The position is eligible for a 24/7 facility differential starting July 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an 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 and 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 implementing menus.
• Participate in quality assurance, data collection, and report preparation.
• Aid in the development of policies and procedures.
• Train cooks, food service personnel, patients, or students in therapeutic meal preparation.
• Assist with providing new employee orientation.
• And more!

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree with major in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or Food Service Administration from an accredited dietetics program.
• Certified Dietitian with the Washington State Department of Health.
• The ability to read, write, and speak in the English language.
• Preferred/Desired: A master's degree involving major study in food and nutrition or dietetics from an accredited dietetics program.
• 24 months recent full-time experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist OR, Equivalent Education/Experience.
• Certified Diabetes Educator.
• Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition.
• The ability to organize, prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
• Experience with project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Possess an understanding of professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Serve Safe certified.
• Experience with Point Click Care and/or other Electronic Medical Record Programs.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check every two years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks.
• Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.000 Tuberculosis Testing.
• Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health standards.
• Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required by a job or task.
• Must remain current on CPR.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and be capable of reaching a minimum of 36" using proper technique to stock shelves and access supplies.
• Employee must also be able to push or pull with sufficient strength and walk, sit, and bend in an unrestricted manner during the entire workday.
• Must maintain a valid practical nursing license and provide from the State of Washington Department of Health.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance and be willing to work as needed.
• Must successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
• Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.