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Req #: 240724

Department: UW MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE AND POPULATION HEALTH

Posting Date: 11/01/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $38.91 - $60.88 per hour

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.

UW Medicine Primary Care and Population Health has a unique opportunity for a Registered Dietitian to join our Nutrition and Diabetes Education Team! WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week

• Monday - Friday

• Day Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Position is on site and will primarily support our UW Medicine Primary Care clinics in South King County

• Supports a significant proportion of our pediatric population as well as adults as the sole dietitian in clinic

• Provides in-depth knowledge and evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for a wide range of health-related conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, weight management goals, renal disease, etc

• Requires strong interpersonal skills as an individual counselor, group educator, and care team member 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. 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 in both individual and group settings through a variety of visit formats including in-person, telemedicine, and phone

• 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 education, and diabetes management REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutritional sciences – dietetics

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or 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 UW Medicine Primary Care is a network of clinics located throughout the Puget Sound region. The clinics offer a wide spectrum of primary care services, as well as secondary care, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Urgent care services are offered seven days a week at select locations.UW Medicine Primary Care is dedicated to improving the health of the public; our providers and staff are the cornerstones of our success. The foundation of our efforts to deliver exceptional care to our patients and families begins with our focus on the continuous development of our employees. Compassion. Innovation. Excellence. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/employment-at-primary-care) 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.All 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. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.