Travel Dietitian/Registered Dietitian in Coos Bay, OR

Job Title

Dietitian – Hospital (Days)

Coos Bay, OR

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

• Perform nutrition assessments and reassessments on assigned inpatient units and evaluate and recommend appropriate nutrition interventions with follow-up for continuity of care
• Counsel patients and family members on nutrition principles, dietary modifications, and food selection, adapting plans to individual lifestyle using appropriate written instructional materials
• Document nutritional care using the Nutrition Care Process and standardized language within the patient medical record, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries
• Communicate nutrition care plans to physicians and support staff, and assist in the maintenance and revision of diet manuals, menus, policies, procedures, and quality improvement data
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-Management training for individuals and groups
• Participate in nutrition education, orientation, and in-service programs for staff, patients, students, and the community

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics required
• Completion of a dietetic internship or approved master's program with qualifying work experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of inpatient clinical experience required
• Must hold or be able to obtain an Oregon Food Handler, Food Manager Certification, or ServSafe Certification
• Active Oregon state dietitian licensure required

• Experience delivering long-term care nutritional services and consulting
• Familiarity with interpreting and applying current nutrition research in a clinical setting

• Work within a comprehensive hospital setting serving patients across a broad range of specialties including oncology, obstetrics, diabetes care, geriatrics, and emergency medicine
• Join a facility known for its supportive work environment and commitment to employee and patient wellness