Outpatient Dietitian: Nutrition Counseling & Care

Sacramento Native American Health Center; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Native American Health Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop individualized nutrition care plans, provide counseling, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes.

The role focuses on disease prevention, chronic disease management, and wellness through evidence-based nutrition practices, with the possibility of travel between clinic locations and a grant-funded status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the CDR.
• Current state licensure or eligibility; BLS certification; ServSafe as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and identify nutrition-related risks.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and adjust individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide one-on-one and group nutrition counseling for various conditions.
• Educate patients and families on healthy eating and disease management.
• Document assessments and progress in the EHR according to standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to coordinate patient care.
• Monitor outcomes and evaluate nutrition interventions.
• Address nutrition-related quality measures and social determinants of health.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation (EHR)

Patient education

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

RDN credential (CDR)

Current state licensure or eligibility

BLS certification

State licensure or ServSafe (as required)

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Sacramento Native American Health Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop individualized nutrition care plans, provide counseling, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes.

The role focuses on disease prevention, chronic disease management, and wellness through evidence-based nutrition practices, with the possibility of travel between clinic locations and a grant-funded status.