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WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week
Monday - Friday
Day Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Position is on site and supports several UW Primary Care clinics in the Seattle region.
Provides in-depth knowledge and evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy for a wide range of health-related conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, weight management goals, renal disease, etc.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills as an individual counselor, group educator, and care team member to provide individual nutrition counseling sessions and group education classes.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Led by the Assistant Director of Nutrition and Diabetes Education, our team of Registered Dietitians is dedicated to advancing UW Medicine's mission of improving the health of the public. We strive to provide high quality patient-centered care and support the continued learning of our team members.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses patient's current dietary patterns and partners with the patient to develop an individualized nutrition plan that supports their health goals.
Uses the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to provide and document MNT and stays current with national standards for diabetes education.
Provides effective nutrition and diabetes education through a variety of visit formats including in-person, telemedicine, and phone visits.
Uses educational and behavioral techniques appropriate for each patient, taking into consideration their learning abilities, readiness to change, and cultural beliefs.
Collaborates with a comprehensive care team that includes providers, RN Care Managers, Social Workers, Panel Navigators, and other clinical staff, to facilitate patient access, education, and continuity of care.
Ensures that the highest quality customer service and clinical care are practiced resulting in patient satisfaction.
Seeks out continuing education opportunities and uses evidence-based resources to support patient care.
Assists with trainings for providers, residents, and other clinical staff on topics related to services offered, nutrition recommendations, and diabetes management.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in food and nutritional sciences - dietetics
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Two years of related experience in a clinical setting to include at least six months of direct diabetes education and counseling
ABOUT UW MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE & POPULATION HEALTH (PCPH)
UW Medicine's Primary Care (UWPC) is a network of clinics located throughout the Puget Sound region. Our clinics offer a wide spectrum of PRIMARY CARE services, as well as secondary care, supporting pediatrics to geriatrics.Urgent care services are offered seven days a week at select locations and we've recently expanded patient care access to include Virtual Primary Care-Telemedicine.
UW Primary Care and our Population Health Initiative intersect at three major pillars: human health, environmental resilience, and social and economic equity. UW PCPH provides services and outreach to patients in our communities by closing care gaps and serving high-risk patient populations.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public?by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
Across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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.
WORK SCHEDULE
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Led by the Assistant Director of Nutrition and Diabetes Education, our team of Registered Dietitians is dedicated to advancing UW Medicine's mission of improving the health of the public. We strive to provide high quality patient-centered care and support the continued learning of our team members.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
ABOUT UW MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE & POPULATION HEALTH (PCPH)
UW Medicine's Primary Care (UWPC) is a network of clinics located throughout the Puget Sound region. Our clinics offer a wide spectrum of PRIMARY CARE services, as well as secondary care, supporting pediatrics to geriatrics.Urgent care services are offered seven days a week at select locations and we've recently expanded patient care access to include Virtual Primary Care-Telemedicine.
UW Primary Care and our Population Health Initiative intersect at three major pillars: human health, environmental resilience, and social and economic equity. UW PCPH provides services and outreach to patients in our communities by closing care gaps and serving high-risk patient populations.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public?by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
Across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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.
