ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                      Registered Dietitian

REPORTS TO POSITION:         Nutrition and Diabetes Manager

DEPARTMENT:                         Nutrition and Diabetes

DATE LAST REVIEWED:             December 19, 2025

OUR VISION:                Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:             In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:              Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Department provides services in the inpatient, outpatient, and community setting.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Registered Dietitian at St. Charles Health System participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary patient care team to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education to meet the needs of identified patient population.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Assesses patients’ nutritional needs and implements and monitors appropriate nutrition care plan in a variety of inpatient settings.

Works closely with healthcare providers, patients, and families to provide appropriate nutritional care for all patients.

Stays current in nutrition knowledge as applied to patient populations.

Provides individual and group nutrition education in either inpatient or outpatient settings, or both.

Performs nutritional assessment using age appropriate standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and includes nutrition related diagnosis when indicated.

Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.

Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies.

Leads or assists in approved quality improvement projects or participates in an active committee.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Supports training and development of co-workers and when precepting interns.

Flexibility in working hours, days, and facilities for weekend and vacation coverage, for a variety of registered dietitian positions.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.

Complete competency checklist annually.

Present on 1 case study per year.

Complete 15 CEU’s per calendar year.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.  Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. 

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

Required:  Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, plus completion of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved internship.

Preferred: Master’s degree

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required: Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Current Oregon Licensure by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Licensed Dietitian by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency; or qualify for a Registered Dietitian certification within 3 months of being hired with St. Charles Health System.

Preferred: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification

EXPERIENCE

Required:  N/A

Preferred: N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: 

General:

Communication/Interpersonal:

Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS. 

Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within SCHS and external customers/clients/potential employees

Strong team working and collaborative skills

Ability to effectively reach consensus with a diverse population with differing needs

Ability to manage facilitation and consensus building among health care professionals and agencies and achieve expected results

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Organizational:

Ability to multi-task and work independently 

Attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication and customer service skills, particularly in dealing with stressful personal interactions

Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

Mathematical Skills:

Performs basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) calculations.

Performs intermediate to advanced math (analysis, statistics, significant data or number manipulation).

Language Skills: 

Read, write, speak and understand English.

Computer:

Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.

Basic experience in computer applications is necessary to record time, obtain work directions, and complete assigned CBL’s.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access), database management, and document preparation.

Demonstrated ability and experience in computer applications, use of electronic medical record keeping systems and MS Office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, keyboard operation.

Occasionally (25%): Standing, walking, bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing, operation of a motor vehicle, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Never (0%):  Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 11-50 pounds.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Occasionally (25%):  Chemical solution for Laboratory Caregivers.

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area.

Never (0%):  Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

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