Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Nutrition Manager, the Registered Dietitian (RD) / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in collaboration with other health care team members, plans and provides medical nutrition therapy to patients. This includes nutritional assessment, development of therapeutic plan, nutrition education and monitoring of patients response to medical nutrition therapy. The RD must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned units.
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Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition or nutrition-related field or Master's degree in nutrition or nutrition-related field
- National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire
- Washington Dietitian Certification Within 6 months (180 days) of hire -OR-
- Washington Nutritionist Certification Within 6 months (180 days) of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Certification by American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, American Association of Diabetics Educators, or Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Experience in Clinical Dietetics specifically with age group to be served (neonate, infant, toddler, preschool, school-age child, adolescent, early adult, middle adult, older adult)
- Work experience in acute care and/or outpatient settings
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About UsOur award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition or a nutrition-related field
- National CDR Registered Dietitian credential upon hire
- Washington Dietitian Certification within 6 months of hire
- Washington Nutritionist Certification within 6 months of hire as an alternative to Washington Dietitian Certification
- Advanced certification by ASPEN, American Association of Diabetes Educators, or Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Clinical dietetics experience with the age group served
- Acute care and/or outpatient work experience
Providence Health & Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Providence Health & Services and has not been reviewed or approved by Providence Health & Services.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision, with robust mental health support including up to 25 free therapy sessions and a well‑being platform. Additional resources like caregiver assistance and plan assistance can bolster access and overall health support depending on location and eligibility.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and an additional discretionary contribution, plus a student‑debt retirement savings match, provide meaningful long‑term savings support. Planning tools and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility further strengthen the financial security package.
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Parental & Family Support — Back‑up child and elder care through Bright Horizons and paid parental leave offer practical support for caregiving needs. Relocation assistance and other family‑oriented resources complement the core benefits where available.
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What We Do
At Providence, our strength begins with understanding. We take time to see, hear and value everyone who walks through our doors—patient or caregiver, family support person or volunteer. Working with us means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others.
