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Overview
nJoin a Collaborative Care Team and Make a Difference Through Nutrition
nnAt Legacy Health, we believe nutrition is a vital part of healing. Every day, our Dietitians help patients improve outcomes, recover from illness, and build healthier lives through evidence-based nutrition care and compassionate support.
nIf you're passionate about clinical nutrition, value meaningful patient relationships, and enjoy collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, we'd love to connect with you.
nnWhy Join Legacy Health?
nAs a Dietitian at Legacy, you'll be more than a nutrition expert. You'll be a valued member of an interdisciplinary care team that works together to deliver exceptional patient care. You'll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, influence treatment plans, and make a lasting impact on patients and their families.
nnAbout Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
nLocated in beautiful Southwest Washington, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center combines advanced medical technology with a patient-centered approach to care. Our nationally recognized hospital offers a broad range of specialty services, including:
n Oncology and cancer services
Women's and pelvic health
Robotics and advanced surgical care
Neurosciences
Joint replacement and orthopedic care
Neonatal intensive care
Pediatric services and family-centered care
n nThis diverse patient population creates opportunities for professional growth, clinical variety, and meaningful collaboration across specialties.
nResponsibilities
nWhat You'll Do
nAs a Dietitian, you will partner with patients and care teams to provide comprehensive nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that support each patient's treatment goals.
nIn this role, you will:
n Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and identify patients at risk for malnutrition.
Develop individualized nutrition care plans using evidence-based practice.
Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Exercise order-writing privileges in accordance with CMS guidelines, state regulations, and hospital policy.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best-practice development.
Maintain professional competency and clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.
n nnWhy Dietitians Choose Legacy
n Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary teams
Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes
Diverse clinical experiences across specialty populations
Modern hospital environment with advanced technology
Commitment to professional growth and development
Meaningful work that improves lives every day
n nnJoin a team where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your work truly makes a difference.
nQualifications
nEducation:
n Completion of a Bachelor’s or graduate level degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent field from an accredited university/college required.
Completion of a Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) required.
n nSkills:
n Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, physicians and interdisciplinary health care team.
Able to function independently on assigned patient care units.
General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing and spreadsheet software.
Basic familiarity with computers preferred.
n nLicensure
n Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
Licensed Dietitian by the Oregon Health Licensing Board of Licensed Dietitians required, or for practice in Washington State, Dietitian Certification through the Washington State Department of Health required.
Must be eligible for registration at the time of hire and pass the registration examination within 6 months of hire (180 Days).
n nPay Range
USD $34.60 - USD $49.48 /Hr.nOur Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
nOur Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
nIf you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
nLegacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Worksite address
vancouver, WA, 98662, US
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