DSHS Lakeland Village Dietitian

DSHS Lakeland Village Dietitian 1

Lake… service to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct care staff provide 24‑hour nursing care, full therapeutic programs, and recreation/activities to empower residents. Your role will deliver professional‑level Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) including nutritional assessments, counseling, therapeutic plans, and nutrition education. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support residents’ success. Workdays Monday through Friday with flexible hours; hybrid schedule may be considered.

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to establish an appropriate nutrition diagnosis.
• Utilize MNT to formulate therapeutic diets and nutrition support plans for various clinical pathologies such as diabetes, obesity, renal dysfunction, cardiovascular needs, geriatrics, oncology, metabolic disorders, eating disorders, and nutrition support services.
• Provide nutrition counseling, education, and classes as appropriate.
• Represent nutrition‑related interests and advocate for nutrition‑based goals as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in the quality assurance/performance improvement process, focusing on evaluation of foods served for compliance with policies and standards related to food safety, therapeutic goals, and texture/consistency attributes.
• Promote wellness, maintenance of current health, and/or intervene in acute or chronic illness through evidence‑based practices.
• Independently maintain relevant electronic records.

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field, or Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or eligibility for registration at the time of hire; must pass the registration examination within one year of hire.
• Washington Dietitian Certification.

• Current Certified Dietitian license through WA Department of Health.
• Active Registered Dietitian Credential (CDR) with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

• Detailed chronological resume.
• Cover letter.
• Minimum of three professional references.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ vision is to help people shape their own lives. We seek candidates who bring an equity, anti‑racism, and social justice commitment. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation for the communities we serve.

Prior to a new hire, a background check (including criminal record history) may be conducted. Background check information will be considered in determining suitability and competence. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license; private vehicle drivers must have liability insurance.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, sensory or mental disability, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal.

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