Registered Dietitian

Registered DietitianNative American Community ClinicLocationMinneapolis, MN (Remote & Work from Anywhere available)Pay Range$64,480 – $85,280 per year (base pay; actual pay will be based on skills and experience).Job SummaryThis position supports the NACC Community Health Department by managing preventive care and chronic disease management grant programming and quality improvement initiatives through patient outreach and education. The Registered Dietitian will assess nutritional status and develop appropriate care plans for patients in outpatient and community settings.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssess patients' nutritional status and needs, evaluate and chart results of nutrition counseling using the Nutrition Care Process.Provide individual and group nutrition counseling, including goal setting.Actively participate in integrated care team with medical providers, community pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs.Manage chronic condition population patient panels through registry monitoring and patient outreach following clinical protocols.Maintain timely follow-up care with all nutrition referrals and appointments.Act as a nutrition information resource for medical providers, nursing and other clinic personnel, and the community.Deliver community nutrition programs.Develop, acquire and maintain culturally appropriate nutrition education materials.Phone and mail outreach for population health management, including scheduling appointments and basic care coordination.Recruit for chronic disease management groups and preventative care events and programming.Support grant specific program evaluation activities and incorporate findings to refine and improve program effectiveness to meet grant deliverables.Work with grant/project evaluators and Community Health Manager to develop data and reports as required to fulfill evaluation plans.Maintain regular communication with project partners and the project officer to fulfill grant requirements, including submitting reports as required.Lead employee wellness initiatives via the Health Equity Committee with support from Community Health Manager.Support ongoing sustainability planning on behalf of Community Health Programs.Play an active role on the outreach team. Other duties may be assigned.GrantsGREAT LAKES INTERTRIBAL EPIDEMIOLOGY CENTER (GLITEC) GOOD HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN INDIAN COUNTRY GRANT:Support local food and beverage programs and systems by helping navigate and refer to community gardens and Indigenous Food Network partners.Support breastfeeding services within existing clinic and community support services.Increase awareness and screening of prediabetes among tribal members and health care providers.Educate and raise awareness of chronic disease prevention and management at urban Native American community events.Engage patients in regular screening of chronic diseases including diabetes.Provide lifestyle support for diabetes prevention and prediabetes.Link resources and clinical services to support prevention, detection, and control of high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol.Engage in culturally specific chronic disease prevention education and production.Directly deliver patient education and support.PROOF ALLIANCE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH GRANT:Serve women and their families by providing culturally-informed evidence-based services and supports.Conduct culturally-relevant education and programs to increase knowledge, resources, and social support.Provide traditional and culturally relevant patient and community education on pregnancy and motherhood.Coordinate referrals for participants with partners offering culturally specific maternal-child health programming.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsEducation and/Or ExperienceBachelor or Master Degree in DieteticsRegistered Dietitian (RD) from Commission of Dietetic Registration requiredLicensed Dietitian (LD) from MN Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice requiredPreference for experience providing diabetes or pediatric carePreference for experience working with the Native American communityLanguage SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer SkillsSpreadsheet Software (Excel)Word Processing Software (Word)Electronic Mail Software (Outlook)Presentation Software (PowerPoint)Publisher Software and EMR SoftwareCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsRegistered Dietitian from Commission of Dietetic RegistrationLicensed Dietitian MN Board of Dietetics and Nutrition PracticeCertified Diabetes Educator and/or Certified Lactation Consultant preferred.Other Skills and AbilitiesRespect and sensitivity to a diverse population.Clear and conceptual thinking, preferred.Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle work-related stress as required.Friendly, courteous, professional, outgoing, and customer service oriented.Remains calm and professional in stressful situations.Detail-oriented and works effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.Must be able to work independently and productively with minimal supervision.Recognizes problems, identifies possible causes, and resolves routine problems.Ability to establish and maintain a professional atmosphere for employees, patients and customers.Job DetailsSeniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Health Care ProviderIndustries: Hospitals and Health CareJ-18808-Ljbffr