Registered Dietitian

Waikiki Health; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee)

14 Paid holidays

Parking included

403(b) retirement plan

Company shirt

Job summary

Waikiki Health, a nonprofit FQHC in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a full-time Registered Dietitian to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy in a PCMH setting. You will assess nutritional status, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social services to support patients with chronic diseases.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and guiding nutrition education across the care team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited institution; completion of ACEND-accredited supervised practice program (Dietetic Internship).
• Master’s Degree is highly preferred.
• Current registration as an RD/RDN with CDR.
• Current Licensed Dietitian status in the State of Hawaii.
• Active AND HAND membership is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for Waikiki Health patients.
• Develop, monitor, and revise individualized nutrition care plans with SMART goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, care teams, and community partners within the PCMH model.
• Participate in case conferences, QAPI, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with nutrition education and program implementation for chronic disease management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mobility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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Clinic Support Staff Full Time Honolulu, HI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1061

Salary Range: $79,160.16 To $116,000.00 Annually

Founded in 1967, Waikiki Health is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers a Patient-Centered Medical Home targeting our community’s most vulnerable populations. Our clinical and program sites provide holistic care in welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environments. Waikiki Health’s mission is to provide quality medical and social services that are accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

Our Values

• We are committed to providing the highest quality care and services to our island community.
• We believe that respect is the foundation of our interpersonal relationships.
• We maintain empathy and kindness, treating everyone as ohana.
• We are creative and flexible in meeting community needs.
• We will help empower others to reach their highest potential.
• We are accountable to the community we serve and to each other.

Waikiki Health is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian.

The annual salary range for this position is $79,160.16 to $116,000, with placement within the range determined by qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours weekly), Monday – Friday

• Health insurance (Employee only) 100% premiumpaid once eligible.
• 14 Paid holidays
• Parking included
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Participation effective within 4 weeks of employment
• Matching is offered once eligible with a 3-year vesting period
• Company Shirt

Summary of Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Operations, the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for WH patients of the primary care clinic. Within the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist collaborates with staff members to provide integrated, comprehensive, and patient centered care to help patients with chronic diseases reach their health goals through MNT.

Qualifications and Abilities

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited institution, completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program (Dietetic Internship), and a Master’s Degree (highly preferred)
• Clinical Specialization: Prior experience or specialized certifications in chronic disease management (e.g., Certified Diabetics Care and Education Specialist, HIV/AIDS nutritional therapy, or related specialties) is highly preferred
• Professional Registration: Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• State Regulation: Current Licensed Dietitian (LD) status in the State of Hawaii
• Affiliations: Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the Hawaii Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (HAND) is preferred
• Mobility: Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for required local travel

General Duties include but are not limited to

• Population Identification & Referrals
• Comprehensive Nutrition Care Process (NCP)
• Complex Chronic Disease Management
• Specialized Clinical Program Implementation
• Interdisciplinary & Community Collaboration
• Other duties as assigned

Collaborates with medical providers, data analysts, and care teams to identify and target high-risk Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) populations (e.g., uncontrolled A1c, uncontrolled blood pressure) who would clinically benefit from Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).

Assesses patients’ nutritional status, evaluates clinical findings, and develops, monitors, and revises individualized, patient-centered nutrition care plans featuring measurable SMART goals.

Provides high-quality, ongoing one-to-one MNT and acts as a clinical consultant to physicians and treatment teams for complex, multi-morbid patients (e.g., Diabetes, HIV, hypertension) requiring intricate medication or nutritional regimens.

Executes evidence-based clinical initiatives, including that the American Heart Association’s Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure (SMBP) program, and utilizes specialized diagnostic tools such as Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to track baseline and treatment progress.

Actively participates in case conferences, quality improvement (QAPI) initiatives, and community planning, while developing cross-functional group interventions and maintaining local Oahu health and food equity resource frameworks.

*Waikiki Health requires proof of the following immunization; with or without reasonable accommodation: TB skin test or chest x-ray, Hep B (optional).

Waikiki Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.