Location: Moses Lake, WA

Start Date: 12-05-2025

End Date: 03-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Candidate Pay Rate: $68 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inpatient nutrition screenings and assessments within established timeframes
• Develop and modify patient menus and care plans to meet individualized nutritional needs
• Deliver one-on-one patient and family education on therapeutic diets and nutrition topics
• Document nutrition assessments, calorie counts, teaching summaries and recommendations in the medical chart
• Provide diet in-services and training to Nutrition Services staff and help orient new team members
• Prepare and update patient education materials and diet handouts to reflect best practices
• Serve as a resource for community nutrition talks and respond to public nutrition questions
• Collaborate courteously and efficiently with physicians, nursing and other care team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods (required)
• Current Certified Dietitian status for Washington State (required)
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics registration or RD eligible
• Washington State Food Handlers permit (current)
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within 3 months of hire
• Previous dietetics experience; one year clinical dietitian experience preferred
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred (one year preferred)

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of foods, nutrition, therapeutic diet planning and menu modification
• Competence with nutrition screening, assessment and Nutrition Care Practice Guidelines
• Excellent patient education and communication skills across the lifespan
• Charting and documentation skills for inpatient medical records
• Critical thinking and independent problem-solving with sound clinical judgment
• Ability to teach and lead in-services and staff orientation
• Familiarity with safety, infection control, safe lifting and equipment competency

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your contract feel like a comfortable home base
• Travel reimbursement to cover your trip to Moses Lake
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy while helping others
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your WA credentials up to date
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Life insurance and basic benefits for peace of mind
• Continuing education support to stay current in nutrition practice
• A supportive team that values you and your clinical judgment

Travel Perks: Explore Moses Lake, WA

Moses Lake is a watersports and outdoor-lover’s playground — enjoy boating, fishing and water recreation right on Moses Lake and at nearby Potholes Reservoir. Spend weekends exploring local parks, walking trails, golf courses, and community events. Sample regional dining and small-town Washington charm, with easy access to broader outdoor escapes and nearby regional attractions for weekend day trips.

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