POSITION TITLE: Registered Dietician and Nutritionist

CLASSIFICATION: Prevention, regular, full-time, non-exempt

SUPERVISOR: Clinic Director

JOB SUMMARY

Improve the overall health of the Greater Spokane community and expand the availability of health care by providing counseling to patients on good nutrition habits, diabetes education, disease prevention and health promotions for their particular situation as follows:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with providers to identify and connect with patients needing nutrition counseling.
• Establishes treatment plans and communicates with patients regarding program utilization and meeting patient goals.
• Meets directly with patients to identify educational needs; provides individual instruction, group education, and clinics; utilizes Motivational Interviewing, cultural activities, and informational handouts/booklets, or refers to community resources as needed.
• Regularly maintains nutritionist visits documentation in the Diabetes Registry and RPMS for diabetic and medical patients.
• As a member of the Patient-Centered Care Team, identifies ways to improve the care of patients, and makes recommendations to the Medical and Behavioral Health teams.
• Participates in various patient program committees, outreach events, and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) initiatives.
• Performs research and recommends ways to expand and improve nutrition and HPDP programs through patient satisfaction surveys, focus groups, and collaborations with other agencies and peers.
• Participates in quality improvement of the program in conjunction with other services NATIVE offers.
  
• Maintain patient records containing pertinent, accurate, and current information in compliance with Privacy Act, HIPAA, and RCW/WAC policy, procedures, and rules.
• Uses “Sacred Hospitality” in serving patients and peers.
• Possesses critical working knowledge of current Evidence-Based Practices and supports recovery-based lifestyles and patient outcomes.
• Can successfully pass a criminal background check, OIG check, and pre-employment UA/BAs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health Education, or related field required.
• Must have Registered Dietician Registration and be eligible for Washington State certification.
• A Certified Diabetes Educator credential is required.
• Prior chronic disease and/or diabetes nutrition counseling.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Dietitian must be able to move around the facility between1/3rd and 2/3rd of the day as well as sit at a workstation or in patient rooms.
• Lifting up to 10 lbs occurs half the time, while up to and above 25 lbs occurs occasionally.

EEO STATEMENT

The NATIVE Project provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The NATIVE Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Under Title VII of EEOC, Indian Preference will be given to applicants who meet all minimum qualifications.