Registered Dietitian II
$80,475–$120,681 year
On-siteSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Screen and assess nutritional status for Hematopoietic Cell Transplant and General Oncology patients, integrating anthropometric data and lab results into medical nutrition plans. Coordinate enteral and parenteral feeding practices, provide individual and group education to patients and caregivers, and document care according to The Joint Commission standards. Collaborate with oncology providers and partner institutions to ensure continuity of care, while attending team rounds and case conferences. Mentor RD interns, lead development of staff education materials, and represent the department on committees. Assist with research protocols and data collection, and serve as a backup for the RD Lead. This Full Time role works Monday through Friday at Primary and Community Site locations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Washington State Certified Dietitian (CD)
- Minimum 2 years' experience working with oncology patients and family members/significant others and working effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Competency in areas of physiology and metabolism, total parenteral and enteral nutrition support and application, medical nutrition therapy, and oncology nutrition management and patient education
- Demonstrates behaviors that are consistent with Fred Hutch's Mission and Values
- Follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures
- Demonstrates ability to work independently to perform job duties and refers appropriate questions and/or decisions to their supervisor
- Establishes and adjusts priorities based on patient acuity and changing clinical situations
- Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and assignments in order to meet the needs of the department
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing and stressful situations including balancing the need for quality of work with the need to respond to workload
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients/families from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Displays excellent customer service and relations skills
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in clinical nutrition
- Certified as Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO)
- Ability to be proactive, use strategic thinking and sound judgment to accomplish tasks
- Improves productivity through proper time management
- Seeks feedback from customers and team members in order to identify and improve processes and outcomes
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