Registered Dietitian (RD) – NICU / Neonatal Nutrition

Join a Collaborative Care Team and Make a Difference Through Nutrition

At Legacy Health, we believe nutrition is a vital part of healing. Every day, our Dietitians help patients improve outcomes, recover from illness, and build healthier lives through evidence-based nutrition care and compassionate support.

If you're passionate about clinical nutrition, value meaningful patient relationships, and enjoy collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, we'd love to connect with you.

We are a Level III NICU located in Vancouver, Washington. This is a part-time, benefits-eligible NICU RD position with flexible scheduling, the option for hybrid work, and the potential to transition to full-time hours for the right candidate.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across both inpatient and outpatient settings, including:

• Providing nutrition care to infants in our Level III NICU
• Following NICU graduates in our outpatient clinic as they transition home and continue to grow
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team caring for high-risk infants and their families We are particularly interested in connecting with an RD who has neonatal nutrition experience and/or a strong interest in this area and would enjoy the opportunity to support infants and families across the continuum of care.

Why Join Legacy Health?

As a Dietitian at Legacy, you'll be more than a nutrition expert. You'll be a valued member of an interdisciplinary care team that works together to deliver exceptional patient care. You'll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, influence treatment plans, and make a lasting impact on patients and their families.

About Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

Located in beautiful Southwest Washington, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center combines advanced medical technology with a patient-centered approach to care. Our nationally recognized hospital offers a broad range of specialty services, including:

• Oncology and cancer services
• Women's and pelvic health
• Robotics and advanced surgical care
• Neurosciences
• Joint replacement and orthopedic care
• Neonatal intensive care

Pediatric Services and Family-centered Care

This diverse patient population creates opportunities for professional growth, clinical variety, and meaningful collaboration across specialties.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a Dietitian, you will partner with patients and care teams to provide comprehensive nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that support each patient's treatment goals.

In This Role, You Will

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and identify patients at risk for malnutrition.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans using evidence-based practice.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Exercise order-writing privileges in accordance with CMS guidelines, state regulations, and hospital policy.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best-practice development.
• Maintain professional competency and clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.
• Why Dietitians Choose Legacy
• Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary teams
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes
• Diverse clinical experiences across specialty populations
• Modern hospital environment with advanced technology
• Commitment to professional growth and development

Meaningful Work That Improves Lives Every Day

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your work truly makes a difference.

Qualifications

Education:

Completion of a Bachelor’s or graduate level degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent field from an accredited university/college required.

Completion of a Dietitian Internship or Coordinated Program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) required.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, physicians and interdisciplinary health care team.

• Able to function independently on assigned patient care units.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Basic familiarity with computers preferred.

Licensure

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.

Licensed Dietitian by the Oregon Health Licensing Board of Licensed Dietitians required, or for practice in Washington State, Dietitian Certification through the Washington State Department of Health required.

Must be eligible for registration at the time of hire and pass the registration examination within 6 months of hire (180 Days).

Pay Range

USD $34.60 - USD $49.48 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: legacyhealth.org