Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Registered Dietitian

Reports to: Health Education Director

Supervises: N/A

Location: Access to Healthcare Network – Las Vegas

Status: Non-Exempt

 

About Access to Healthcare Network (AHN)

Access to Healthcare Network (AHN) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare and supportive services. We foster a collaborative, respectful, and dynamic work environment where team members feel valued and supported. Joining AHN means contributing to meaningful work that positively impacts seniors, individuals with disabilities, and underserved community members.

Job Purpose

The Registered Dietitian promotes the nutritional well-being of AHN clients by providing medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessments, individualized nutrition plans, and health education services. The ideal candidate has experience providing nutrition counseling, identifying and mitigating health risk factors, and developing effective nutrition care plans. This position may require seeing clients in community, clinic, and hospital settings as needed. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to safely operate an AHN company vehicle as required.

Key Responsibilities

Client Assessment & Nutrition Counseling

• Conduct nutrition assessments and evaluate client needs to develop individualized nutrition care plans and education strategies. Provide medical nutrition therapy, disease self-management education, and one-on-one counseling to support healthy lifestyle changes and improved health outcomes.

Documentation & Follow-Up

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of client interactions, assessments, care plans, and progress notes. Conduct ongoing follow-ups to monitor progress and update care plans as needed.

Advocacy & Care Coordination

• Screen clients for appropriate health-related programs, services, and resources, and make referrals as needed. Serve as an advocate for clients by collaborating with treating physicians/providers, insurance companies, community partners, and support organizations to ensure coordinated care and access to necessary services and resources.

Database & Records Management

• Maintain accurate client records and ensure all required documentation, assessments, screening tools, and reports are entered into the database system in a timely manner. Ensure records remain current and compliant with organizational standard

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Must be a current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) in good standing; candidates with a provisional license will be considered.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience as a Registered Dietitian preferred.
• Experience providing nutrition counseling, education, and care coordination in a healthcare or community-based setting preferred.
• Must adhere to HIPAA regulations.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee usually works in a climate-controlled office environment
• Ability to travel up to two times per week as required.
• Ability to sit for 6 - 8 hours per day , including time spent at a computer workstation and/or operating a vehicle.
• Ability to stand and walk for 3 - 6 hours per day .
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements, including keyboarding and data entry.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds on a regular basis, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the position, but are not necessarily a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) so classified. As such, responsibilities, duties, and required skills may be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of Access to Healthcare Network. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract or implied contract for employment.

Funding Clause

This position is funded through external grant sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the ongoing availability of this funding. If funding is reduced or discontinued, the position may be changed or eliminated.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance & Vision provided at no cost to the Employee
• Health Savings Account HDHP (HSA) includes employer matching $35.00 per month
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Low-cost health insurance options for your dependents
• Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Ancillary Benefits
• 4 Weeks Paid Time off in your first year
• WFH options
• 14 Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• 4 weeks Paid parental leave
• Tuition Assistance and more!

Required to pass a background check through the State of Nevada