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Dietitian Outpatient Oncology

Virginia Mason Medical Center

#Quality Assurance #Patient Safety #Registered Dietitian #Direct Patient Care #Outpatient #Pharmacology #Anatomy #Clinical Nutrition #Counseling Skills

Quick overview

The Dietitian will establish medical nutrition therapy standards and deliver direct patient care, which includes expertly counseling patients, developing nutritional care plans, and meticulously documenting interventions. Responsibilities also involve participating in quality assurance, educating staff and the community, and optimizing patient outcomes using the Virginia Mason Production System.

Requirements summary

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and Registered Dietitian status (RD/RDN), along with Washington State Department of Health Licensure. Candidates must possess working knowledge of relevant sciences like anatomy, pharmacology, and therapeutic nutrition, alongside strong counseling and collaborative skills.

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Job description

Where You’ll Work Virginia 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.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As 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 role supports the Seattle Oncology Clinic.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 Requirements Required Bachelor's degree and Registered Dietitian status (RD / RDN) from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration Washington State Department of Health Licensure 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 Preferred 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 experience

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