Clinical Dietitian

*$10,000 sign-on bonus for applicants who have zero seniority at Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) and who meet all other conditions for payment**

**To receive sign-on bonus, applicant must sign an offer letter by June 30, 2026, and begin working within three weeks of that acceptance. Full details of payment conditions can be obtained from Human Resources.

ELIGIBLE FOR CMH EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: PRIORITY RECRUITMENT

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) provides nutrition consultation and education for patients and their families who are screened at nutrition risk, identified with nutrition risk, and/or referred by physicians or other healthcare providers for nutrition-related problems, chronic disease management, management of nutrition support, to meet regulatory requirements, or for prevention and wellness in the inpatient, outpatient, and oncology setting

The RDN is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team who serves as the patient’s nutrition advocate. The RDN ensures that the patient’s nutrition needs are being met, including when nutrition support (enteral or parenteral) initiation and/or management is necessary, during inpatient and oncology care.

Primary responsibilities include application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing evidence-based nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluating the patient’s progress, and communicating the nutrition care plan with other members of the care team by effective verbal and written communication. Non-essential duties may include filling in other roles/positions as necessary or any other duties as assigned by a manager.

Job Requirements
Knowledge of Skill/Ability to:
• Assess patient's nutritional status and develop individualized nutrition plans based on their medical history, current health status, and specific needs in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and their families on proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle changes.
• Monitor patients' progress and make modifications to their nutrition plans as needed.
• Calculate and provide guidance on enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy. Ensure proper administration and monitoring. screening system for cancer patients
• Stay up to date with the latest research and developments in the field of clinical nutrition.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the client.
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition theory and practice.
• Knowledge of sponsored nutritional programs and patient certification requirements.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal problems, disputes and issues

License/Certification

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), and hold a current Dietitian License (LD) in both Oregon and Washington. – and provide verification of completion of internship.

OR if currently completing a Dietetic Internship, candidates will need to provide proof of this and must obtain RD certification within 90 days of hire. An Oregon and Washington license are required within 60 days of receiving CDR.

• Must have the State of Oregon Food Handler card OR must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association required.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college, plus an approved internship with The American Dietetic Association. Master’s degree preferred. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Credential (CDCES) through the CBDCE preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance
May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements, exposed to varying degrees of kitchen elements. Position involves standing, walking, stooping, and occasional carrying and lifting of lightweight materials (up to 20 pounds). May be required to sit for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to recognize words and numbers; and hand and finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and common office equipment.

About Us

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is located in the beautiful and historic town of Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. At CMH, we are committed to providing person-centered care to our patients and Caregivers. We are a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level III trauma, Planetree Certified, hospital which includes a robust Medical Group.As a Planetree Hospital, CMH has developed dynamic and focused efforts to involve the perspective of patients, family members and staff to increase person-centered care throughout our organization. We value compassionate, courteous and respectful interactions, patient and family involvement in care planning to include the patient’s goals and preferences, healing design of spaces, community health and a strategic plan that emphasizes person-centered care for the patient and caregiver alike.CMH is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in our workforce strengthens our ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to the patients and communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.