Registered Dietician Nutritionist

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation in Yakama IHS is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide and document medical nutrition therapy and diabetes education for patients. You will counsel individuals or groups and coordinate with tribal programs to support nutrition care, coding, and billing in line with tribal and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining care plans in WIC and IHS EHR, promoting healthy nutrition, and assisting the Nutrition Manager

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents MNT and diabetes education services.
• Counsel patients, individually or in group sessions, to identify and encourage opportunities for lifestyle changes.
• Coordinates with other federal or tribal programs, agencies, and community resources in order to serve as a clinical resource for nutrition care.
• Follows all related Federal, State, local and agency regulations for Registered Dietitian services.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest health trends.
• Provides individual nutrition counseling to high nutrition risk WIC program participants.
• Documents care plan in the WIC system and the IHS Electronic Health Record.
• Assists Nutrition Manager in evaluating program services and formulating goals and objectives to promote the health of the community.
• Reviews patient education materials.
• Develops new Nutrition or Diabetes specific materials as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MNT knowledge

Diabetes education

Nutrition counseling

HIPAA compliance

Electronic Health Records

Communication skills

Program coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Dietetics

Tools

WIC System

IHS Electronic Health Record

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Announcement #2026-001Issue Date:03-03-26Closing Date:Open until filled

Registered Dietician Nutritionist

Nutrition Department of Tribal Health

Hourly Wage: $39.82/Regular/Full -Time

Location: Yakama IHS

Provides and documents Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients served by the Yakama Indian Health Service Unit. Ability to maintain comprehensive detailed reports and correspondence with completed documentation in adherence with State, Federal and Tribal policy for billing purposes. Evaluates and provides culturally relevant nutrition recommendations to address medical needs. Understands and evaluates nutrition status and its relationship to disease including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, and food allergies. Provides nutrition counseling to high nutrition risk participants of the Yakama Nation Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Provides and documents MNT and diabetes education services.
• Counsel patients, individually or in group sessions, to identify and encourage opportunities for lifestyle changes.
• Coordinates with other federal or tribal programs, agencies, and community resources in order to serve as a clinical resource for nutrition care.
• Follows all related Federal, State, local and agency regulations for Registered Dietitian services.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest health trends.
• Provides individual nutrition counseling to high nutrition risk WIC program participants.
• Documents care plan in the WIC system and the IHS Electronic Health Record.
• Assists Nutrition Manager in evaluating program services and formulating goals and objectives to promote the health of the community.
• Reviews patient education materials.
• Develops new Nutrition or Diabetes specific materials as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic principles, practices, and professional standards of providing nutrition services to tribal communities.
• Knowledge of the Yakama Nation Personnel Policies.
• Knowledge of documenting in patient medical files, HIPAA laws, medical terminology, and Electronic Health Record standards.
• Knowledge and proficiency in computer use.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive detailed reports and correspondence with completed documentation in adherence with State, Federal and Tribal policy for billing purposes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, supervisors/managers, and the public.
• Ability to encourage a positive attitude toward good nutrition and lifestyle choices.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.
• Current credentials as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in the state of Washington or actively pursuing (must obtain credentials within 6 months of hire).
• Required to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Requirements:

• Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.