Job DescriptionUW Medical Center-Montlake- Food and Nutrition Services in Bone Marrow Transplant has an outstanding opportunity for a
Dietitian. This position supports Inpatient Oncology on the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.
WORK SCHEDULEDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe Nutrition and Food Services department supports UW Medicine's mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community.
POSITION HIGHTLIGHTSThis position will require the advanced understanding of the specific nutrition needs for surgical patients (gastric bypass, otolaryngology, cardiothoracic, GI surgeries); oncology. cardiology, and BMT patients; solid organ transplant recipients; dialysis patients as well as those patients admitted to the General Medicine Services.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Evaluates patients' diet, nutritional needs, and lifestyle.
- Understanding the complexities of the role of nutrition support in critical care; expertise in alternative feeding modalities such as TPN and Tube feeding; and maintaining current knowledge of best practices in nutrition care.
- Develops comprehensive nutritional care plans to promote disease prevention and treatment for assigned patients; initiates consultation with members of the health care team (including physicians), when indicated.
- Documents care plan, results, and services provided.
- Participates with health care team on clinical rounds and patient care conferences.
- Educates inpatients on nutrition and diet. Participates in outpatient nutrition clinic and group nutrition education classes as assigned
- Analyzes effectiveness of services - financial/patient outcomes.
- Assists in development and implementation of nutritional standards of care
- Participates in performance / quality improvement programs.
- Participates in compliance activities to meet Joint Commission and other regulatory guidelines.
- Supports patient satisfaction and customer service initiatives.
- Works closely with and provides direction to diet technicians, diet clerks, and other food service staff to ensure patient room meals are prepared and delivered in a manner consistent with nutritional care plan.
REQUIREMENTS- A Bachelor's degree involving major study in food and nutrition or dietetics
AND
Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within three (3) months of hire
AND
Washington State Dietitian Certification within six (6) months of hire.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Compensation, Benefits and Position DetailsPay Range Minimum:$40.96 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:$64.06 hourly
Other Compensation:Benefits:For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech
