Dietitian Outpatient University Village

Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs a 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. This position will cover University Village Regional Medical Center and Clinical Nutrition in Seattle.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 RequirementsRequiredBachelor'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 & assignmentWorking knowledge of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and behavioral sciencesAn understanding of therapeutic nutritionA working knowledge of safety and sanitation practices for food scienceCounseling skills, the ability to negotiate, work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment and strong math skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent problem solving skillsPreferred* 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 experienceWhere You'll WorkVirginia 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.