Inpatient Dietitian: Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant

Job Description UW 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 Schedule Full time, 100% FTE Days Department Description The 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. Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering workplace for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public. Position Highlights This position will require advanced understanding of the specific nutrition needs for surgical patients (gastric bypass, otolaryngology, cardiothoracic, GI surgeries); oncology; cardiology; BMT patients; solid organ transplant recipients; dialysis patients; and those 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 Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or dietetics and registration as a Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association. Eligible for registration at the time of hire and pass the registration examination within one year of date of hire. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $40.15 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $62.80 hourly Other Compensation: - Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Position: Regular FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr