What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient Care position at CommonSpirit Health?
Overview
In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
Responsibilities
This position establishes the standards and methodologies of medical nutrition therapy for patients and staff and delivers direct patient care.
We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work
Qualifications
We require:
- 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
- A Master's Degree is preferred. Two years of experience in an acute care hospital; OR an advanced degree plus one year of acute care experience and one year of outpatient experience are also preferred.
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
