WIC Registered Dietitian

Moses Lake Community Health Center; Quincy (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental

Medical/Vision

FSA/Health Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

8.5 Paid holidays per year

PTO

Job summary

Moses Lake Community Health Center in Washington is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver high-quality nutrition care by evaluating patient needs, developing plans, educating patients and staff, and ensuring compliance with standards. You will collaborate with care teams to improve outcomes and support the WIC program.

You will promote breastfeeding, assist in Nutrition Services Plan development, and maintain educational materials for staff and participants while upholding service standards

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics with specialization.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice/internship.
• Pass national exam by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Washington State Dietitian and Nutritionist license is required.
• Willingness to travel between MLCHC work sites.

Responsibilities

• Verify eligibility and issue WIC certifications for participants.
• Develop and support participants with personalized nutrition plans and goals.
• Prescribe and issue food benefits based on assessments and education.
• Promote breastfeeding per WIC guidelines and reviews.
• Assist in designing Nutrition Services Plan and maintain education materials for staff and participants.
• Uphold MLCHC Service Standards and foster a collaborative work environment.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Patient education

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Interprofessional communication

Education

Master's Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship

Job description

Brief Description

The Registered Dietitian is primarily accountable for delivering high quality nutrition care by evaluating patient needs, developing and monitoring nutrition plans, educating patients and staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Additionally, they collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes and support overall wellness initiatives for the Moses Lake Community Health Center WIC program.

Brief Description

The Registered Dietitian is primarily accountable for delivering high quality nutrition care by evaluating patient needs, developing and monitoring nutrition plans, educating patients and staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Additionally, they collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes and support overall wellness initiatives for the Moses Lake Community Health Center WIC program.

Responsibilities

• Perform eligibility verification and provide the appropriate certification with prospective and current WIC participants.
• Establishes and supports participants in managing personal high-risk care plans by collaborating with them to develop goals that promote improved health outcomes.
• Prescribes and issues food benefits based on participant needs by conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, providing education to WIC participants on changing nutrition through life stages, and approving and processing Medical Documentation Forms from participants' medical providers.
• Encourages and promotes breastfeeding in accordance with WIC program guidelines, including conducting required breastfeeding reviews prior to issuing formula.
• Supports the Social Services Director to design and implement the Nutrition Services Plan for MLCHC and maintains appropriate nutrition education materials for WIC Staff and participants.
• Consistently exhibits Moses Lake Community Health Center's Service Standards with patients and co-workers.
• Consistently contributes to a work environment that is supportive and values the contributions of everyone.
  
  

Requirements

• Performance of the duties and responsibilities of the job requires the equivalent of formal training in Nutrition usually in the form of a major in Food Science Nutrition with Dietetics specialization as part of a Master's Degree program.
• Must have completed required supervised practice/experience through an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, Graduate Program, or an Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway offered through an ACEND-accredited program.
• Must pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Must maintain ongoing professional development through continuing education in order to stay up to date on the latest research, recommendations and best practices.
• Washington State Dietitian and Nutritionist license.
• Travel between work sites required. Must have reliable transportation and provide documentation of auto insurance and valid driver's license as required.
  
  

Summary

We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive primary health care services for the entire community. MLCHC continually transforms our health care delivery system to improve the health of the communities we serve.

If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a collegial environment, serve others and learn new skills join us at Moses Lake Community Health Center where caring, welcoming, helpful, professional behaviors are the norm, not the exception.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement program with employer contribution
• Dental
• Medical/Vision
• Flexible Spending/Health Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 8.5 Paid holidays per year
• Accrual based (PTO) paid time off per MLCHC policy
  
  

EEOC

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