Supervisor Registered Dietitian

Supervisor Registered Dietitian

Join our team as a Supervisor Registered Dietitian at our Yakima Administration Office in Yakima, WA!

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Position Highlights:

• $80,168.40 - $92,404.06 DOE
• $7,500.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
• At Hire: $2,250.00
• At 180 days (6 months): $3,000.00
• At 12 months: $2,250.00
• Bonus will be prorated based on Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)
• Additional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
• Relocation allowance available

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You'll Do:

• Coach, mentor, and train direct-report staff. Provide continuous performance management and conduct employee performance evaluations. Address performance and/or behavior issues, clarify expectations, and provide feedback.
• Support staff growth and development. Assess the educational and experience needs of all levels of staff in collaboration with the individual. Encourage staff to seek educational opportunities, incorporating job-related training in addition to mandatory training.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff. Provide orientation to outline job requirements and expectations, policies and procedures, and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Coordinate clinic flow, manage clinic or RD schedules, maintain assigned caseload, and lead achievement of clinic goals.
• Conduct or monitor nutritional screening and assessment for clients, including anthropometric and laboratory data, collection of nutrition history, calculation of nutrition adequacy, and identification of drug-nutrient interactions.
• Identify or monitor desired goals and outcomes of nutrition care in collaboration with the client and health care professionals. Consider variables that may influence the client's food-related behaviors, including culture and social determinants of health. Evaluate and provide evidence-based nutrition and breastfeeding recommendations to address client medical needs or monitor such work of RDs. Understand and evaluate client nutrition status and its relationship to complex disease states, including diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, and obesity.
• Manage and coordinate program outreach events
• Provide information about services to health care providers and community partners to improve access to services, promote participation, and deliver consistent nutrition and breastfeeding messages.
• Serve as Preceptor to Dietetic interns and students or mentor those who are Preceptors
• Hire, orient, and train staff in compliance with Nutrition Services Procedures and State and Federal requirements. Assist in monitoring staff compliance with procedures, requirements, and quality metrics.
• Assist in the development of Quality Assurance (QA) tools and department procedures to monitor compliance with Nutrition Services Procedures, State and Federal WIC requirements, and/or Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) Health and Safety Procedures. Perform QA activities and create reports according to established procedures. Coach and mentor staff regarding quality improvement issues.
• Actively participate in meetings to promote care-team collaboration and ongoing learning
• Maintain awareness of community demographics and resources. Connect clients and staff to resources.
• Complete documentation in the appropriate electronic medical record to document client interaction
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent for new graduates after January 2024. Dietitians credentialed prior to Jan 2024 are allowed to be grandfathered in with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Completion of ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited academic coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics.
• A Master's Degree in Dietetics serves as two years of experience for job offer purposes
• One year's experience in a WIC or PCNS clinical setting preferred. This includes one year of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian Nutrition registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• State licensure based on location and job duties performed
• Certified Dietitian application submitted prior to start date for credentialing requirements.
• NOTE: Some primary care positions will require licensure in both states due to clinic locations. (Managers will communicate this requirement to the candidate).
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred (specific to WIC)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay.
• Ability to effectively interact with adults, infants, and children in a professional manner
• Must be able to collaborate with medical professionals and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must display flexibility and initiative, be forward thinking, and display strong communication skills
• Knowledge of cultural differences and culturally appropriate practice. Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records
• Valid Driver's License and proof of liability insurance coverage

Our Mission Statement

"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.