Registered Dietitian

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.

Portland (OR)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 61,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b)

Generous PTO & holidays

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Hiring/Retention bonus

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian for Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR. The role splits time 50/50 between Pacific Pediatrics and Rosewood Family Health Center to deliver medical nutrition therapy within a collaborative care team.

You will assess nutrition needs, provide evidence-based recommendations, mentor students, and support WIC and clinic initiatives. Language skills and cultural competence are valued.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college or equivalent for new grads after Jan 2024.
ACEND® accredited coursework in a Dietetics program.
RDN credential and state licensure as required.

Responsibilities

Conduct nutritional screening and assessment for patients/clients, including dietary history and labs.
Use motivational interviewing to set goals with patients and coordinate care with the health team.
Provide evidence-based nutrition recommendations for medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular and kidney diseases.
Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to implement optimal care.
Offer preventive services and counseling at individual and group sessions.
Serve as a preceptor and mentor for dietetic interns and staff.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Motivational interviewing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based nutrition care

Precepting/mentoring

Education

Master’s Degree in Dietetics

ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

State licensure where applicable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Join our team as a Registered Dietitian at Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR!

Will split time (50/50) between Pacific Pediatrics and Rosewood Family Health Center.

Provides 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 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.

We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew", for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Position Highlights

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
$36.23-$44.39/hour DOE
Relocation allowance up to $10,000
$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
Bonus will be prorated based on Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)

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:

Conducts nutritional screening and assessment for patients/clients to include anthropometric and laboratory data, collection of nutrition history, calculation of nutrition adequacy, and identification of drug-nutrient interactions.
Utilizes motivational interview to identify desired goals and outcomes of nutrition care in collaboration with patient/client and health care professionals. Considers the variables that may influence the patient/client’s food related behaviors including culture and social determinants of health.
Evaluates and provides evidence based nutrition recommendations to address patient/client medical needs. Understands and evaluates patient/client nutrition status and its relationship to complex disease states including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, food allergies, and obesity.
Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to advocate for and implement optimal nutrition care
Provides preventative services and counseling at individual patient/client visits and group meetings
Serves as preceptor providing nutrition education and guidance to dietetic interns and students. Develops training materials and participates in mentoring of staff
Assists in monitoring compliance with Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) procedures, federal qualified health center quality metrics, and/or state and federal WIC requirements.
Maintains awareness of community demographics and resources. Connects clients to resources
Designs and implements outreach activities to raise community awareness of program services
Completes documentation in the appropriate electronic medical record to document patient/client interaction
Actively participates in assigned meetings to promote care team collaboration and ongoing learning
Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
Performs other duties 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 ACEND® (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited academic coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics
A Master’s Degree in Dietetics serves as two years of experience for job offer purposes
One year of experience in a clinic, primary care, outpatient, or community setting is preferred
Registered Dietitian Nutrition registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
State licensure based on location and job duties performed
May require the following certifications based on location and job duties performed
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Licensed Dietitian credential (application must be submitted prior to start date)
This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 9 is achieved.
Bilingual (English/Spanish/Cantonese/Vietnamese) preferred at a level 9
Ability to effectively interact with adults, infants, and children in a professional manner
Ability to effectively collaborate with medical professionals
Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment, to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and forward thinking
General knowledge in culturally appropriate practice
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records