Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian EvergreenHealth - 3.7 Kirkland, WA Job Details Per diem $40.03 - $64.05 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Free parking 457(b) Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Patient assessment Individualized instructions Chronic disease self-management support Dietetics Registered Dietitian Patient interaction Patient education

Teaching Full Job Description Wage Range:

$40.03 - $64.05 plus additional per diem rate Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary:

Works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patient's medical program goals and objectives.

Primary Duties:

1. Develops and implements medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines. 2. Screens and conducts nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk using evidence-based standards. 3. Develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives, nutrition prescription, and self-management training which includes consideration of age-specific needs as well as cultural, religious and ethnic concerns. 4. Provides a therapeutic plan for specialized nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition. 5. Ensures that care delivered to each patient is in accordance with the state practice act. 6. Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress towards outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions. Reassesses nutrition care process and implements changes as indicated. 7. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED

for the position: Must be a Registered Dietitian with current certification as a Dietitian in the State of Washington Bachelor's degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in dietetics, foods and nutrition Teaching skills that are easily adapted to fit the needs of the patient(s) Ability to engage and motivate patients to adopt new self-management behaviors. Assessment skills for developing a patient-specific care plan. Registered member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics DESIRED for the position: Experience working in

Healthcare Benefit Information:

Choices that care for you and your family At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees' commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being. Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) Participation in 457(b) retirement plan Free parking Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount View a summary of our total rewards available to full and part time benefit eligible EvergreenHealth team members by clicking on the link below. EvergreenHealth Benefits Guide