Dietitian

Location: Western State Hospital -  9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 -Dietitians who cover the patient care areas of the Child Study & Treatment Center (CSTC) or the Habilitative Mental Health (HMH) (serving our patients with an intellectual developmental disability) when solely assigned to these areas (and no other patient care areas), will be an integral part of treatment programming for patients in these patient care areas. -Facilitating class and groups (e.g. related knowledge, skill development, health-related concepts, field trip planning, etc.) as applicable on a weekly basis (with the allowance of exceptions) -Attend patient treatment meetings weekly (with the allowance of exceptions) -Rounding on wards with patient interactions multiple times through the week (with the allowance of exceptions) -Attend patient community meetings as applicable at least once per month (with the allowance of exceptions) -Participate in patient program activities as applicable at least once per month within the scheduled work shift (with the allowance of exceptions) -Conduct meal observations at least twice per month (with the allowance of exceptions) -Active involvement in planning food-related activities with other treatment team members in patient care areas (with the allowance of exceptions) -Meet in person with patients based upon the established schedule and in accordance with the department safety plan (with the allowance of exceptions). -Help manage, guide, & direct the Nutrition School Meal (Breakfast and Lunch) Program software platform in conjunction with the CSTC food manager, the department food manager, the clinical nutrition manager, and the menu specialist. Who should apply? ï‚· Professionals with a bachelors degree with a major in Dietetics and Nutrition and completion of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics education program ï‚· Registered Dietitian status: 24 months of recent full-time experience as an RDN Compensation: $59,616.00 - $80,112.00 per year

Created: 2024-10-19