Primary Care Registered Dietitian

We believe we are more than a job at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. We're an FQHC committed to providing patient-centered care to communities. Compassion is at the core of our approach. We treat patients according to their preferences, regardless of location, origin, or ability to pay. Our doors are open to all, regardless of their citizenship status.

We serve over 197,000 patients across 28 medical clinics, 15 dental clinics, 11 pharmacies, and 49 program sites in two states. We are Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). With integrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling, autism screening, and primary care behavioral health, YVFWC's patient-centered model of care offers patients the full spectrum of care and shelter assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental clinics.

These short clips share a glimpse of our dedication to our communities, our health, and our families:

WE are Yakima - WE are Family

YVFWC - And then we grew

This is a great opportunity to work in our top-tier healthcare organization and gain experience in an innovative nutrition services model. Whether you are a newly-registered dietitian or an experienced professional, we want to talk to you. Relocation allowance is available for this position.

What We Offer

• $1,500 sign-on bonus in first paycheck, $1,000 bonus at 12 months
• $27-$33/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• 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.
• Relocation allowance available - ask for more details.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties

In our medical clinics, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists work side by side with medical and mental health providers to address the nutritional needs of primary care patients. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, YVFWC equally values the contributions of all medical team members.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are located at all primary care sites, and counsel patients of all ages with nutrition-related conditions (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight management, digestive issues, food allergies, etc.), as well as for preventative education (Well Child Checks, prenatal counseling, healthy families) and for general nutrition questions and concerns.

The Primary Care Nutrition Services model utilizes Motivational Interviewing, and nutrition interventions are tailored to meet the individual s lifestyle and support their health goals in a judgment-free, sensitive, and supportive environment.

Our Primary Care RDNs are readily accessible in our clinics for warm hand-offs from providers and are proactive in identifying patients to drop-in on through the use of reports and registries. Same-day access is available to any patient who has established care at our clinics at no cost.

If you want to join a team where your work is valued and truly matters, choose YVFWC.

Responsibilities include:

Proactively identify patients to counsel through standard protocols.

Receive warm handoff referrals from the clinic medical team.

Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and preventative education through Motivational Interviewing.

Document visits appropriately using standard protocols in Electronic Health Record.

Interact and collaborate with care team.

Participate in clinic and department meetings.

Collaborate with internal and external parties.

Participate in process improvement efforts.

Communicate effectively with supervisor, clinic manager, and other relevant parties.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent. Completion of ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited academic coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics.
• Experience: One year s experience in clinic, primary care, outpatient or community setting preferred.
• Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Registered Dietitian or registration eligible (must obtain RD credential within 180 days of employment). May require the following certifications based on location and job duties performed.
  • Medical Assistant - Registered (WA WIC Dietitians).
  • Certified Dietitian (if going to bill for Maternity Support Services MSS ).
  • Licensed Dietitian (if going to bill for Medical Countermeasures ( MCM ).
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: 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, children in a professional manner. Ability to effectively collaborate with medical professionals. Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and forward thinking. Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills. General knowledge in culturally appropriate practice. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records.

Working at YVFWC

Working in our organization means being the passionate champion for those who have no voice. It means having the opportunity to work with underserved populations and with peers committed to the same work.

At Farm Workers Clinic

• We will consistently trust one another to work for the common good.
• We will foster integrity by demonstrating ethical behavior and insisting on doing what we say we will do.
• We will demonstrate transparency by being candid and truthful no matter the risk.
• We will create partnerships to strengthen ourselves and our community.
• We will fight for just treatment for all individuals.
• We will let joy in.
• We have the courage to be an agent of change and refuse anything short of excellence.

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.
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