Clinical Dietitian Inpatient
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Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA, US
Summary
The Clinical Dietitian will establish medical nutrition therapy standards and deliver direct patient care by developing and implementing nutritional care plans. They will also participate in quality assurance initiatives and educate staff and the community to optimize patient outcomes.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Clinical Dietitian, you will be a central figure in establishing medical nutrition therapy standards and delivering direct patient care within a healthcare system recognized as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report. Every day, you will expertly counsel patients and caregivers, develop and implement nutritional care plans, meticulously document interventions, and monitor diet orders. You will also actively participate in quality assurance, educate staff and the community, and leverage the Virginia Mason Production System to optimize patient outcomes.To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical nutrition expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a steadfast commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient safety. You will thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, passionate about transforming healthcare through evidence-based practice.
Job Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's degree and Registered Dietitian status (RD / RDN) from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Washington State Certification
- Specialty board certifications as needed per area & assignment
- Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and behavioral sciences
- An understanding of therapeutic nutrition
- A working knowledge of safety and sanitation practices for food science
- Counseling skills, the ability to negotiate, work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment and strong math skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
Preferred
- A Master's Degree
- Two (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital; OR an advanced degree plus one (1) year of acute care experience and one (1) year of outpatient experience
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is an integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region, including 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. Founded in 1891, VMFH embraces its long history of caring for the most vulnerable, especially the poor and underserved, and meeting the evolving health care needs of the vibrant, diverse communities it serves. VMFH is a proud home to the Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS, and the Benaroya Research Institute, an internationally recognized institution for autoimmune disease research. VMFH is part of CommonSpirit, one of the nation’s largest health systems, dedicated to advancing health for all people.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tacoma, Washington
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is an integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region, including 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. Founded in 1891, VMFH embraces its long history of caring for the most vulnerable, especially the poor and underserved, and meeting the evolving health care needs of the vibrant, diverse communities it serves. VMFH is a proud home to the Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS, and the Benaroya Research Institute, an internationally recognized institution for autoimmune disease research. VMFH is part of CommonSpirit, one of the nation’s largest health systems, dedicated to advancing health for all people.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tacoma, Washington
