Registered Dietitian

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

EAP

PTO 24 days + 10 holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Aberdeen, Washington, is seeking a Full-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join the Medical Nutrition Therapy program.

The RD will collaborate with Health Educator, Chronic Care Coordinators, medical providers and other clinical staff in an outpatient setting to deliver nutrition education, counseling, risk assessments, and targeted nutrition services for pediatric and adult patients referred by primary care providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition from an accredited university.
• Accredited dietetic internship or Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics.
• WA State Registration and Certification for Dietitian, with attainment within Sea Mar policies.
• Medical Assistant-Registered Certification required for hemoglobin testing; must be obtained after hire.
• Interest in nutrition services and nutrition education; CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and up-to-date charts and program records per guidelines.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships, liaising between Nutrition/WIC and clinic/community services.
• Provide medical nutrition assessment and counseling; coordinate appointments and follow-up.
• Determine WIC eligibility and nutrition risk factors using program criteria.
• Document assessments and plans in the medical record; support coordination with other health professionals.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition

Accredited dietetic internship program or Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics

WA State Registration and Certification for Dietitian

Medical Assistant-Registered Certification for hemoglobin testing

CPR certification (adult/pediatric)

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community‑based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Position Summary

Full‑time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) needed for our Medical Nutrition Therapy program in Aberdeen, Washington.

While in this position, the RD will work closely with the Health Educator, Chronic Care Coordinators, medical providers and other clinical team members in an outpatient setting. The RD is responsible for nutrition education and counseling and will provide patient risk assessment, nutrition education, and nutrition services for pediatric and adult patients referred by the Primary Care Provider in individual and some group settings. Nutritional conditions frequently encountered include diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, heart disease and other chronic diseases. The RD will also work with patients with food allergies, GI conditions, disordered eating, weight management, pediatric nutrition, and other health concerns. Additionally, this position will offer coverage at our Ocean Shores clinic when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and up‑to‑date charts (documenting counseling sessions as specified by program guidelines) and statistical program records including Misys EMREHR, WIC/CIMS flow sheet, WIC diet records, certification sheets, weight/height grids, diet evaluation sheets, infant birth outcomes, appointment schedules and encounter forms.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with team members and other Sea Mar staff, serving as a liaison between Nutrition/WIC and other clinic and community services, and making referrals as appropriate.
• Provide medical, MSS, and patient nutritional assessment and counseling; facilitate appointment scheduling and follow‑up on missed appointments according to protocol; coordinate services with other health professionals and cooperate with other departments; document assessment, treatment, and plan of action from counseling sessions in the medical record.
• Compare information collected to program criteria to accurately determine WIC eligibility and nutrition risk factors.
• Determine appropriate food package, explain nutrient content of WIC foods, identify contracted food vendor, issue manual or computerized food vouchers, and document check issuance.

Required Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition from an accredited university.
• Completed an accredited dietetic internship program or Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics.
• Seven hours of HIV/AIDS coursework.
• WA State Registration and Certification for Dietitian or RD/CD eligible, with attainment of these credentials within the time period stated in the Sea Mar Nutrition Program Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Medical Assistant‑Registered Certification required for hemoglobin testing for WIC RD. Staff who do not have this certification are not permitted to perform the hemoglobin testing; certification must be obtained after hire or promotion.
• Demonstrated interest in nutrition services and nutrition education.
• Experience in a community nutrition setting with an interest in basic nutrition and childhood development is desirable.
• Pre‑hire and annual employee health screening required.
• Annual influenza vaccine required, with exemption for approved medical or religious reasons. Employees with an approved exemption must wear a mask at all times during the flu season.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a community nutrition setting with an interest in weight management, diabetes education and pediatric nutrition is desired.
• Minimum of 1‑2 years experience in an outpatient or similar nutrition setting is highly preferred.
• Experience with long‑term care programs.
• Current adult/pediatric CPR certification.

What We Offer

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job—it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. Full‑time employees working 30 hours or more receive an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays

We also offer 401(k)/retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. For questions regarding the position, email Marisol Thomas, Nutrition Program Manager, at [e-mail].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.