Dietitian Outpatient Oncology

Role Overview

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. 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.

What You Will Do

Every day, you will counsel patients and caregivers, develop and implement nutritional care plans, document interventions, and monitor diet orders.

Why It Might Be a Fit

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.

Requirements

• 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