Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Services
Listed compensation
$32.05-$48.48/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
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Job Description
About Olympic Medical Center
Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!
FTE
0%
Work Shift
Days
Pay Range
$32.05 - $48.48
Union
Shift Differentials/Premiums
- Weekend & Holiday Shifts: Yes
- On Call Shifts: No
Job Description
The primary function of the dietitian is to provide nutrition care, counseling and education to patients. Works with patients who are receiving treatment in multiple areas including medical/surgical, rehabilitation, long-term care, oncology, critical care, and cardiac rehabilitation.
Also provides education in diabetes management and maternal and child nutrition/public health. Dietitians provide in-patient care and out-patient counseling at the medical center and its facilities and participate in public speaking, seminars and group classes.
Dietitians also serve as advisors in menu planning, patient meal plans, social service and educational settings.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s Degree preferred.
- Training in counseling, motivational interviewing, educational and/or public speaking desired.
Experience
- One-year recent experience in acute care and/or ambulatory setting required.
- Experienced in diabetes and weight management care preferred.
- LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS
- Registered dietitian required.
- Certifications such as Certified Diabetes Educator, Medical Nutrition Therapy or Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred.
- Washington State Certified Dietitian or eligibility required.
- American Dietetic Association member preferred.
- Must acquire Washington State Food Handler’s License within 60 days of employment.
Benefits Information
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit eeoc.gov.
Key Responsibilities
The dietitian provides nutrition care, counseling, and education to patients across various medical departments including oncology, critical care, and rehabilitation. They also serve as advisors for menu planning and participate in public speaking and group classes.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree and one year of recent experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting are required. Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian and hold or be eligible for Washington State certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 22% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Olympic Medical Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 20 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Services at Olympic Medical Center a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,208 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, 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 ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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