Dietitian

About the job

Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla is hiring a full-time clinical dietitian, based in the diabetes department. Working closely with the interdisciplinary health care team, the dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy and patient-focused nutrition services that fit each patient's medical goals.

Providence is Washington's largest health care provider, and in the eastern part of the state it serves Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties. Its medical centers have programs in cardiology, cancer, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency and trauma care, women's services, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care.

What you'll do

• Develop and deliver medical nutrition therapy and nutrition services, following established standards of care and practice protocols or guidelines
• Work closely with the interdisciplinary team so nutrition care fits each patient's medical program goals and objectives
• Make sure customer needs are met or exceeded and customers are satisfied
• Manage resources cost-effectively
• Take part in performance improvement efforts
• Maintain the professional competency and skills your practice requires

What you need

• A bachelor's degree in food and nutrition, dietetics or a related area from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
• A completed didactic program in dietetics and a supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
• A Washington Dietitian Certification or Washington Nutritionist Certification within 6 months of hire
• The National CDR Registered Dietitian credential (Commission on Dietetic Registration) upon hire

Preferred

• 3 years of clinical or related experience and/or a master's degree in a related field
• A Certified Specialist credential in a related field (CLE, CDE, CNSD or CS) at hire
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Schedule

• Full-time, with a variable shift

Benefits

• A 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
• Time off benefits, including paid parental leave, vacation, holidays and time for health issues
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources
• Extra pay may be available on top of base pay, such as shift differentials, overtime, standby or on-call pay, premiums, bonus opportunities or extra-shift incentives