Registered Dietitian
Salary: $70,744 annually
Job Type: Full-time (Exempt)
Closing Date: Until Filled
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Advises patients on food and nutrition, diet, importance of physical activities and healthy eating.
- Explain the importance of nutrition to patients and the need to change for healthy living.
- Assess dietary and health needs for patients referred by the physician and nurses.
- Provide and advise on developing meal plans for patients for interventions based on knowledge of patient’s current health.
- Provide patient nutrition recommendations to patient’s physician or nurse.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and Health Promotion staff to tailor dietary service and improve the patients’ outcomes.
- Provides timely follow-ups with patients on nutrition therapy and dietary consultation.
- Assist in the recruitment of participants to existing health education programs, Family Health, and Behavioral Health Center services.
- Documents all patient visits and recommendations on a daily basis in the patient’s medical folders or electronic record.
- Maintains current knowledge based on specific health issues, particularly in area of expertise.
- Maintain patients/client privacy at all times by following HIPAA regulations.
- Utilizes NextGen, EHR, Diabetes Registry, Electronic Data Submission reports and other resources for program evaluation.
- Participates in the Quality Improvement Program through incident reporting and identifying opportunities for improvement.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field; Two (2) years experience as a Registered Dietitian. Current valid registration as a Registered Dietitian. Level I Fingerprint Clearance, BLS, and HIPAA Certification. Possess a valid State Driver’s License. Must pass a criminal background check investigation. This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Must be current with required immunization per the NACA HR Policies and Procedures and Infection Control Policy
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of software programs for personal computer use, especially word processing, email, internet research, and spreadsheets.
- Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports and other documents in a timely and accurate manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, establishing, and maintaining effective working relationships, gaining cooperation among competing interest groups and resolved conflicts.
- Ability to plan and organize the work of others.
*Must complete and submit an NACA, Inc. Employment Application, Letter of Interest, Resume and Transcripts. Application can be obtained through website www.nacainc.org. Any question, please contact Human Resources at (928)526-2968. Employer exercises EEOC and Indian preference.