Dietitian - Inpatient

Salary Range$30.21 - $48.21OverviewLocated 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 InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving AccountsCH Wellness ProgramPaid Time OffGenerous Retirement PlansLife InsuranceLong-Term DisabilityGym Membership DiscountTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramAdoption AssistanceShift DifferentialFor more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!SummaryUp to $10,000 in Bonuses/Retention!External Candidates OnlyRequires 2 year commitment to Confluence HealthCollaborates with members of the health care team to provide inpatient or outpatient medical nutrition therapy for all ages.Position Reports To: Food Services DirectorEssential FunctionsAssess 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.QualificationsRequired: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 PermitWA DOH Medical Assistant Registered License (apply after hire)Must be proficient with Windows navigation, Microsoft Office Suite.Desired:2 years of acute care and/or outpatient medical nutrition therapyMasters degreeAdvanced/Board CertificationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics or ASPEN registrationSoftware/Platform Skills: Electronic Medical Records experiencePhysical/Sensory DemandsO = 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.Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:Walking - CSitting/Standing - CReaching: Shoulder Height - OReaching: Above shoulder height - OReaching: Below shoulder height - FClimbing - OPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - OPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - OPulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - OLifting: 25 pounds or less - OLifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - OLifting: Over 50 pounds - OCarrying: 25 pounds or less - OCarrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - OCarrying: Over 50 pounds - OCrawling/Kneeling - OBending/Stooping/Crouching - OTwisting/Turning - FRepetitive Movement - CWorking Conditions:* Open office concept.Job Classification:* FLSA: Non-exempt* Hourly/Salary: HourlyPhysical Exposures For This Position:Unprotected Heights - NoHeat - NoCold - NoMechanical Hazards - NoHazardous Substances - YesBlood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - YesLighting - NoNoise - NoIonizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - NoInfectious Diseases - Yes