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Auburn, Washington

Clinical Dietitian II

DietitianNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$53.98-$75.57/hr

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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Posted 54m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SAFH-Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital

Position Overview

Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and/or Diabetes Self-management Education/Training (DSMT). Exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.

Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.

Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description

Education

Completion of an accredited degree program and a supervised practice program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics

Certification & Licensure

  • RD-Registered Dietitian within 90 days
  • OR RDN-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist within 90 days
  • OR CSDH – Certified Specialist in Digestive Health
  • OR CSR – Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition
  • OR CSG – Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition
  • OR CSP – Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition
  • OR CSPCC – Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition
  • OR CSO – Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
  • OR CSOWM – Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management
  • OR CSSD – Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
  • OR CDCES – Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
  • OR CNSC – Certified Nutrition Support Clinician

Typical Experience

2 years recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge

Provides complex care using a strong understanding of human anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, laboratory results, and medical terminology.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR).

Ability To

Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work autonomously, as well as part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Compassionately and effectively interact with patients and staff with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures, values, beliefs, and behaviors.

Retain and apply new knowledge and skills.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $53.98 to $75.57 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.

Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Self-management Education to patients based on their specific diagnoses. Collaborates with healthcare providers and families to implement and monitor effective patient care plans.

Requirements

Requires completion of an accredited degree and supervised practice program in nutrition and dietetics. Candidates must hold or obtain a Registered Dietitian or equivalent specialty certification within 90 days and have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Communication SkillsProblem SolvingInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 32% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in clinical nutrition (dietitian)ranked against 2,880 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$112k–$157kClinical Nutrition median $94k (middle half $83k–$102k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$126k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Washington64 active2,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 32% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Dietitian listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,121 in the last 30 days616 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,880 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian II at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,880 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Dietitian Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs
7
<$85k
5
$85k-100k
5
$100k-115k
4
$125k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 26 employers
CME allowance
51%
Sign-on bonus
44%
401k / retirement match
44%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided + $200 Bonus1099

Allara · Remote - Nationwide

$60 an hour
#2

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided | Evenings & Weekends1099

Allara · California

$60 an hour
#3

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided + $200 Bonus

$60 an hour
#4

Remote Registered Dietitian (1099) | Training Provided

$60 an hour
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,880 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions)

Living in Auburn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$550k
Typical market rent
$2,032/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.