Job Information
CommonSpirit Health Clinical Dietitian Outpatient in Seattle, Washington
Requisition ID: 2026-460213 Employment Type: Full Time Department: Nutrition Services Hours/Pay Period: 80 Shift: Day Weekly Schedule: 930-6 pm (3 days a week), 8-430 pm (2 days a week) Remote: No Category: Dietary
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Dietitian, you will be a central figure in establishing medical nutrition therapy standards and delivering direct patient care within a healthcare system recognized as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
Every day, you will expertly counsel patients and caregivers, develop and implement nutritional care plans, meticulously document interventions, and monitor diet orders. You will also actively participate in quality assurance, educate staff and the community, and leverage the Virginia Mason Production System to optimize patient outcomes. This position will cover Regional Medical Centers and Downtown Clinics.
To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical nutrition expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a steadfast commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient safety. You will thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, passionate about transforming healthcare through evidence-based practice.
Job Requirements
Required
Bachelor's degree and Registered Dietitian status (RD / RDN) from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration - Washington State Certification - Specialty board certifications as needed per area & assignment
Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and behavioral sciences
An understanding of therapeutic nutrition
A working knowledge of safety and sanitation practices for food science
Counseling skills, the ability to negotiate, work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment and strong math skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Preferred
A Master's Degree
Two (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital; OR an advanced degree plus one (1) year of acute care experience and one (1) year of outpatient experience
Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.