Clinical Dietitian-Nutrition Therapy (per diem) at EvergreenHealth – Kirkland, Washington
EvergreenHealth
Kirkland, Washington, 98034, United States
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Position Title: Clinical Dietitian-Nutrition Therapy (per diem)
Description
Works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patients medical program goals and objectives.
Description
Wage Range: $40.03 - $64.05 per hour
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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 patients medical program goals and objectives.
Primary Duties:
- Develops and implements medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines.
- Screens and conducts nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk using evidence-based standards.
- Develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the patients 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.
- Provides a therapeutic plan for specialized nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
- Ensures that care delivered to each patient is in accordance with the state practice act.
- Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress towards outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions. Reassesses nutrition care process and implements changes as indicated.
- 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
- Bachelors degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in dietetics, food 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
AtEvergreenHealth, 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
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Job Location
Kirkland, Washington, 98034, United States
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