Nutritionist II (Registered Dietician)

Summary Community Health Services runs King County’s Public Health Centers and provides a wide range of care, resources, and support through its programs and partnerships. We embody King County's vision of health, well-being, and racial equity, every day for everyone. CHS strengthens King County's health care safety net by ensuring access to equitable and racially just health services. Commitment To Equity and Social Justice Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities. To learn more, please visit here and visit our Why work at King County page here . Work Schedule Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, no telework Work Location North Meridian Center for Health-North Meridian 10521 Meridian Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133 Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Job Duties Conduct individual sessions to assess client's nutritional needs using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary information, for clients within the WIC and MNT programs; implement and document care plans as necessary. Assess the changing needs of medically complex and high-risk clients, primarily pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children. Accurately obtain and document anthropometric measurements for infants, children and adults. Provide health care education with other multi-disciplinary team members regarding nutrition and other health related topics as needed. Provide breastfeeding education and support to pregnant women and new mothers. Regularly utilize clinic practice management software (Cascades) and data systems. Review, monitor and schedule the work of staff in WIC program; problem solve day-to-day operational issues as assigned by the site supervisor. Assist in the staff hiring process; provide input to performance evaluations; provide day-to-day coaching and on-the job training to new employees and WIC staff as assigned; ensure WIC competency requirements are met. Collaborate with site supervisor and program staff to coordinate designated quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with set standards. Oversee the collection and analysis of site-specific data to identify populations at risk and participate in research into and improvement of health care delivery. Coordinate care with team members and other health care providers and make referrals to appropriate services; provide and document case management as appropriate. Work collaboratively with supervisor to ensure team workflows meet WIC standards, strategize and implement workflow changes as needed. Provide or facilitate community outreach efforts related to WIC program and services. Develop and present educational information to clients individually, in classes or to community groups on nutrition and food related topics. Participate collaboratively with the community to assess and address health issues, including the development of health programs. Develop and implement nutrition standards for targeted populations such as prenatal and high-risk patients. Provide technical assistance and nutrition consultation; may provide in-service training for staff. Precept nutrition interns from various educational institutions. Ideal Candidate Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Bachelor or Masters of Science, or Masters of Public Health in Nutrition Current Registered Dietitian (RD) registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or have the ability to attain registration by date of hire. Must be Washington State Certified Dietitian (CD) or be able to obtain within 30 days. A National Provider Identifier (NPI) must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment. Candidates selected will also be required to successfully complete the department credentialing process prior to hire and maintain credentialing for the duration of employment. Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required at time of offer. CPR/AED Heart saver courses do not meet this requirement. Ability to obtain Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered or Phlebotomist license within 30 days of hire in order to perform hemoglobin/hematocrit testing on WIC participants. Desired Master's of Science or Master's of Public Health in Nutrition plus two years of related experience. Familiarity with WIC Electronic Charting System (Cascades). Demonstrated experience advancing equity and social justice principles and practices that address the place, race, policy, and systemic inequities on communities and populations. Bilingual in English and Spanish Established skills in quality improvement processes in a large Public Health organization Demonstrated advanced leadership, group process, and group facilitation skills Previous experience coordinating breastfeeding promotion and support activities Demonstrated experience with program monitors and audits Experience developing and modifying electronic charting and documentation systems for nutrition services Demonstrated advanced Excel, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams skills Work experience providing WIC services. Benefits Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred‑compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs #J-18808-Ljbffr King County, WA