Registered Dietitian

District Health Department #10; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Personal Days

Insurance options

Retirement plan

Professional development

Disability & Life Insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

District Health Department #10 is seeking a Nutrition Specialist to promote nutrition education and counseling within Maternal Child Health programs, including WIC clinics. You will assess clients, develop individualized diet plans, and provide breastfeeding support and referrals.

You will document care plans in the electronic health record with accuracy, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and engage diverse communities while maintaining confidentiality and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition.
• Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND); RDN-Eligible candidates will be considered.
• Experience in clinical and/or community health and nutrition preferred.
• Ability to navigate and use electronic databases, enter and retrieve information in electronic health record; and proficiency in Office 365 applications.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently, and plan and prioritize with minimal supervision.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills in client care and policy implementation; and ability to apply client-centered-services (CCS) skills to engage clients in health behavior changes and outcomes.
• Advanced communication skills and abilities to work effectively with all levels of staff, clients and community partners; and engage clients from diverse socio-economic, cultural and educational backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Promotes nutrition education and counseling in Maternal Child Health programs in clinic and/or home settings.
• Staff WIC clinics as the Nutrition Specialist and complete health and nutrition screenings and assessments.
• Develops diet and nutrition plans based on comprehensive assessments and client needs.
• Provides breastfeeding support and referrals for clients and families.
• Documents diet and nutrition care plans in the EHR with accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Critical thinking

Office 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition

AND registration or RDN-eligible

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Office 365

Database navigation

Job description

• Location 14485 Northland DR,Big Rapids, MI, 49307,United States
• Base Pay $28.88 - $36.59 / Hour
• Employee Type Regular Exempt FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Under general direction, promotes individual and population health through advanced, comprehensive nutrition education, counseling and community-based initiatives. Provides advanced dietary and nutrition knowledge, counseling and recommendations for clients and families participating in Maternal Child Health programs in the clinic and/or home setting. Develops diet and nutrition plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment and client needs and interests. Serves as professional resource and nutrition expert participating in community-based programs, grants and coalitions. May staff WIC clinics serving as the WIC Nutrition Specialist, completing health and nutrition screenings and assessments for women, infants and children. Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals for clients and families,

• Completes comprehensive health, growth and nutrition assessment of clients.
• Provides client-centered counseling and referrals, engaging clients in setting goals and behavioral changes necessary to achieve optimal health status.
• Promotes, protects and supports breastfeeding initiation and duration among clients and the community. Displays a positive attitude related to breastfeeding to clients and the general public.
• Makes appropriate nutritional and breastfeeding recommendations to healthcare providers and maternal child health staff.
• Works as team member in sharing information and knowledge, and coordinating client services and referrals to ensure effective health outcomes.
• Documents accurate and detailed diet and nutrition care plan in electronic health record including billable visits. Ensures accuracy, integrity and confidentiality of record information and documents.
• Provides breastfeeding support, education, intervention and referrals.
• Evaluates, approves and documents special formulas for qualifying medical conditions.
• Serves as nutrition expert and liaison for maternal and child health and other agency programs.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in multi-disciplinary teams including MIHP case conferences.
• Participates in training and mentoring new staff and student interns.
• Certified Lactation Educators or specialists: provide advanced breastfeeding interventions and recommendations.
• Represents agency and public health at community coalitions.
• Conducts outreach to community partners including health care providers.
• Maintains up-to-date vaccines including flu (influenza,) in accordance with CDC guidelines:
  Recommended Vaccines for Healthcare Workers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition
• Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND); RDN-Eligible candidates will be considered.
• Experience in clinical and/or community health and nutrition preferred.
• Ability to navigate and use electronic databases, enter and retrieve information in electronic health record; and proficiency in Office 365 applications.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently, and plan and prioritize with minimal supervision.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills in client care and policy implementation; and ability to apply client-centered-services (CCS) skills to engage clients in health behavior changes and outcomes.
• Advanced communication skills and abilities to work effectively with all levels of staff, clients and community partners; and engage clients from diverse socio-economic, cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Reliable transportation with valid Michigan driver’s license and certificate of insurance to travel to other locations for work, training, or meetings.

Summary

Why work here?

As local public health, we protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve. Our positive work culture is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel valued and respected.

Our values:

• Integrity
• Service Oriented
• Health Equity
• Communication
• Community Engagement

What we offer:

• Family-first company culture
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Days Off (PDO)
• Personal Days
• Competitive Insurance – 3 options to choose from
• Dental and Vision
• MERS Retirement Plan
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Weeks 5-12 50% paid Maternity/Paternity leave