Travel Dietitian

NurseStar Medical Partners LLC; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 123,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Travel reimbursement

Vision insurance

Mobile Timekeeping

Job summary

NurseStar Medical Partners LLC seeks a Nutrition Specialist to assess nutrition needs and develop care plans for diverse populations in Alaska. The role emphasizes evidence-based strategies and patient-centered counseling to improve chronic disease outcomes.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, conduct counseling sessions, and adjust goals as patients progress, ensuring comprehensive nutrition care across age groups within the 13-week assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with IHS and Native populations.
• Experience working with underserved communities preferred.
• Public health nutrition knowledge and experience required.
• Able to serve diverse populations with clinical and community nutrition duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, evaluate data, and diagnose nutrition-related conditions for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans addressing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, renal disease, and obesity.
• Provide one-on-one and group counseling to motivate behavioral lifestyle changes using motivational interviewing.
• Review, update, and modify care goals regularly based on progress and outcomes.

Skills

Nutrition

Counseling

Motivational interviewing

Public health

Education

RD license

AK license

BLS

Tools

RPMS EMR

Job description

Pay Rate:$2,700.00 – $2,900.00 gross per week

Number of Positions: 1

Specialty:Nutrition

EMR: RPMS

Start Date: ASAP

Travel:All inclusive (provider must cover rental car) Client offers complimentary lodging options 3 min walk from the facility if available.

Assignment Length:13 weeks

Schedule:Monday – Friday, 9am-6pm

Procedures:

• 10-12 ppd
• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, evaluate clinical data, and diagnose nutrition-related conditions for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans addressing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, renal disease, and obesity.
• Provide one-on-one and group counseling to motivate behavioral lifestyle changes, utilizing patient-centered techniques like motivational interviewing.
• Review, update, and modify care goals regularly based on patient progress and clinical outcomes.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working with IHS and Native populations is required
• Experience working with underserved communities is strongly preferred
• Public health nutrition knowledge and experience is required
• Must be comfortable working across a broad patient population and balancing both clinical and community-based nutrition responsibilities
• Cannot take a diabetic educator

LICENSE

• AK license required before start date
• Must hold RD license
• BLS

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Kenai offers premier salmon fishing on the Kenai River, stunning views of volcanoes from sandy beaches, and rich Russian heritage in Old Town. Key activities include

visiting the Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center, hiking at Daubenspeck Family Park, watching for beluga whales, and exploring historical sites like the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church

DC

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Mobile Timekeeping