Dietitian - Inpatient
Confluence Health·Chelan County, Washington
Confluence Health·Chelan County, Washington
The role involves collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver inpatient or outpatient medical nutrition therapy for all age groups, which includes assessing nutrition needs specific to disease states and age. Responsibilities also cover providing nutritional care and education to patients/families, teaching various rehabilitation and community classes, and participating in performance improvement activities.
$30.21 - $48.21 Overview
Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert.
We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities.
Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts Paid Time Off Generous Retirement Plans Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Gym Membership Discount Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Adoption Assistance Shift Differential For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!
Up to $10,000 in Bonuses/Retention! External Candidates Only Requires 2 year commitment to Confluence Health Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide inpatient or outpatient medical nutrition therapy for all ages. Position Reports To: Food Services Director
Assess nutrition needs and identifies nutrient requirements specific to disease state and age.
Demonstrates understanding of the stages of change in relation to behavior modification and nutrition.
Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention.
Fosters continuity of care across the continuum of care.
Provides nutritional care and education to patients/family in assigned area in a timely fashion according to standard policies and procedures.
Works closely with interdisciplinary team members to provide quality nutrition care to patients.
Teaches Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab classes, community education classes, and staff education.
May include cooking classes and multimedia venues.
Complete chart notes per organizational policy.
May include Rehab or Outpatient nutrition.
Participates in LEAN performance improvement and research activities.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition, or related field (or Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition of related field with Internship completed before 12/31/2023). Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (must be attained within 4 months of hire for new graduates). Washington State Certified Dietitian (CD) - (may apply upon hire) Basic Life Support (CPR) certification and Washington State Food Handlers Permit WA DOH Medical Assistant Registered License (apply after hire) Must be proficient with Windows navigation, Microsoft Office Suite.
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
FLSA: Non-exempt Hourly/Salary: Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position: Unprotected Heights – No Heat – No Cold – No Mechanical Hazards – No Hazardous Substances – Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – Yes Lighting – No Noise – No Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – No Infectious Diseases – Yes
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Food and Nutrition or a related field (or a Bachelor's with an internship completed before 12/31/2023) and must be Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Required certifications include Basic Life Support (CPR) and a Washington State Food Handlers Permit, with the Washington State Certified Dietitian license being necessary (though application upon hire is permitted).
Market context
In Washington, inpatient dietitian roles are typically tied to hospitals and other acute care settings where nutrition support is part of daily patient care. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for a master’s degree or qualifying bachelor’s pathway, CDR registration, and current BLS plus Washington state food-handler compliance; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your credentials are current and tailor your resume to inpatient nutrition, care coordination, and documentation experience.
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