Primary Care Registered Dietitian

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Loan repayment assistance

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Kennewick, WA seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy for medical patients and WIC clients. You’ll collaborate with a healthcare team, perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, and mentor dietetic interns.

A Master’s in Dietetics and current RD credentials are required, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Dietetics from an accredited program.
• ACEND-accredited didactic program in dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Washington State Certified Dietitian credential (start date prerequisite).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at a high level.
• 1 year of clinic/primary care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments including history, anthropometrics, labs, and drug–nutrient interactions.
• Use motivational interviewing to set individualized nutrition goals, considering culture and social determinants of health.
• Provide evidence-based nutrition care for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, CKD, GI disorders, cancer, allergies, and obesity.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to coordinate nutrition support during individual visits and group education.
• Precept dietetic interns, develop training materials, and mentor clinical staff.
• Support compliance with organizational procedures, WIC requirements, and clinical standards such as TJC and HRSA.
• Stay connected to community resources and participate in outreach to raise awareness of clinic programs.
• Maintain EMR documentation and participate in care-team meetings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s Degree in Dietetics

ACEND-accredited didactic program in dietetics

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Washington State Certified Dietitian credential

Job description

+Join our team as a Registered Dietitian at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA!

Provide medical nutrition therapy for clinic medical patients and/or high-risk Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clients. Functions as an interdisciplinary healthcare team member to assess and treat medical conditions and address individual nutrition needs.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We’ve transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington State and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Position Highlights

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

• $33.08- $48.72/hour DOE

• $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:

  • At Hire: $1,500.00

  • At 180 days (6 months): $2,000.00

  • At 12 months: $1,500.00

• Relocation Allowance available

YVFWC Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

• Do you have any student debt? All our YVFWC sites are certified for state and federal loan repayment assistance. Ask for details!

What You’ll Do

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including anthropometric and lab review, nutrition history, and identification of drug–nutrient interactions

• Use motivational interviewing to create individualized nutrition goals, considering cultural factors and social determinants that shape eating behaviors

• Provide evidencebased nutrition care for a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, GI disorders, cancer, food allergies, and obesity

• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure patients receive coordinated, highquality nutrition support through both individual visits and group education

• Precept dietetic interns and students, develop training materials, and mentor clinical staff to support learning and professional development

• Support compliance with organizational procedures, FQHC quality metrics, WIC requirements, and clinical standards such as TJC and HRSA

• Stay connected to community demographics and resources, linking patients to supportive services and participating in outreach that raises awareness of clinic programs

• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, actively engage in careteam meetings, and contribute to other clinic needs as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent for new graduates after January 2024. Dietitians credentialed prior to Jan 2024 are allowed to be grandfathered in with a Bachelor’s Degree

• Completion of ACENDaccredited didactic program in dietetics

• Registered Dietitian Nutrition registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

• Washington State Certified Dietitian credential (application must be submitted prior to start date)

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 9

• One year of experience in a clinic, primary care, outpatient, or community setting is preferred

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $33 - $49 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No