DSHS Rainier School Dietitian Nutritionist

DSHS Rainier School Dietitian-Nutritionist
Rainier School is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team of professionals who provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
At Rainier School, our direct care and support staff provide 24-hour nursing care, a full spectrum of clinical and therapeutic programs, and recreation/activities to empower our clients. You'll personally empower our clients through professional-level nutritional assessment, education; formulating menus, special preparation needs, and portion size as well as medical nutritional therapy and/or direct others in professional administrative dietetic services. This is an ideal job for someone who is seeking to work directly with clients as well as nutritionally in a kitchen with a flexible schedule, Mon-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, and weekends off. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you will do:

• Perform an annual nutrition assessment, education, and nutritional therapy for each resident
• Develop, implement, and document nutritional care plans and nutritional menus for all residents
• Conduct weekly quality assurance processes by conducting tray evaluations and auditing resident records for dietary compliance with nutritional needs
• Consult with the interdisciplinary team to participate in quality assurance
• Monitor dietary programs and the progress of residents' medical records
• Evaluate, work with vendors and agency staff and recommend dietary supplements, ensure supplements and feeding formula is available
• Interpret research findings and incorporate them into nutritional therapy programs to treat residents
• Write the general menu and medications for special diets.
• Develop, evaluate and utilize food service computer systems.

Who should apply:

• Individuals with a Bachelor's degree involving a major study in food and nutrition or dietetics and registration as a Dietician by the American Dietetic Association or eligible for registration at the time of hire.
• Dietician experience is preferred
• Strength in communication and collaboration will be critical to your success in helping us transform lives.

Completed applications will include the following attachments:

• Detailed chronological resume
• A cover letter
• Minimum of three professional references

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Please contact raoa@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 06668

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent