Dietitian

Primary Care Registered Dietitian

February 28, 2024 – Yakima, WA

Join our team as a Primary Care Registered Dietitian and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

In our medical clinics, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists work alongside medical and mental health providers to address the nutritional needs of primary care patients.Registered Dietitian Nutritionists at primary care sites counsel patients of all ages on nutrition-related conditions (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight management, digestive issues, food allergies) and provide preventative education (Well Child Checks, prenatal counseling, healthy families), addressing 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 handoffs from providers. They are proactive in identifying patients to drop in through reports and registries. Same-day access is available at no cost to any patient who has established care at our clinics.

Explore our short clips, “WEare Yakima – WE are Family” and “YVFWC – And then we grew” for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $1,500sign-on bonus in first paycheck,$1,000 bonus at 12 months
• $28.62-$34.69/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• 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!

As a dietitian, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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 Records
• 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 the supervisor, clinic manager, and other relevant parties

Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• 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.

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

Contact us atjobs@yvfwc.orgto learn more about this opportunity!

Registered Dietitian

June 28, 2024 – Astoria, OR

Join our team as a Registered Dietitian at Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, OR, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

We’ve transformed into a leading community health center. 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.

Explore our short clips, “WEare Yakima – WE are Family” and “YVFWC – And then we grew,” for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $3,000sign-on bonus in first paycheck,$2,000 bonus at 12 months
• $36.81-$45.10/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• Relocation of up to $10,000 is available to candidates relocating more than 50 miles (prorated based on FTE).
• 100% Employer-paid insurance, including Medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties

• Conducts nutritional screening and assessment for patients/clients to include anthropometric and laboratory data, collection of nutrition history, calculation of nutrition adequacy, and identification of drug-nutrient interactions.
• Utilizes motivational interview to identify desired goals and outcomes of nutrition care in collaboration with patient/client and health care professionals. Considers the variables that may influence the patient/client’s food related behaviors including culture and social determinants of health.
• Evaluates and provides evidence based nutrition recommendations to address patient/client medical needs. Understands and evaluates patient/client nutrition status and its relationship to complex disease states including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, food allergies and obesity.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to advocate for and implement optimal nutrition care.
• Provides preventative services and counseling at individual patient/client visits and group meetings.
• Serves as preceptor providing nutrition education and guidance to dietetic interns and students. Develops training materials and participates in mentoring of staff.
• Assists in monitoring compliance to Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) procedures, federal qualified health center quality metrics and/or state and federal WIC requirements.
• Maintains awareness of community demographics and resources. Connects clients to resources.
• Designs and implements outreach activities to raise community awareness of program services.
• Completes documentation in the appropriate electronic medical record to document patient/client interaction.
• Actively participates in assigned meetings to promote care team collaboration and ongoing learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: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.
• 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.

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

Contact us atjobs@yvfwc.orgto learn more about this opportunity!

Registered Dietitian

November 13, 2024 – Hermiston, OR

Join our team as a Registered Dietitian at Mirasol Family Health Center in Hermiston, OR, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

In our medical clinics, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists work alongside medical and mental health providers to address the nutritional needs of primary care patients.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists at primary care sites counsel patients of all ages on nutrition-related conditions (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight management, digestive issues, food allergies) and provide preventative education (Well Child Checks, prenatal counseling, healthy families), addressing 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 Registered Dietitians are readily accessible in our clinics for warm handoffs from providers. They are proactive in identifying patients to drop in through reports and registries. Same-day access is available at no cost to any patient who has established care at our clinics.

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.

What We Offer

• $30.02-$36.77/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• $3,000 sign-on bonus with first paycheck & $2,000 bonus at 12 months
• Up to $10,000 in relocation allowance for candidates relocating over 50 miles
• 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!

As a dietitian, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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 Records
• Interact and collaborate with the care team
• Participate in clinic and department meetings
• Collaborate with internal and external parties
• Participate in process improvement efforts
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor, clinic manager, and other relevant parties

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.
• Registered Dietitian or registration eligible (must obtain RD credential within 180 days of hire)
• One year of work experience in primary care, community/public health, or clinical setting preferred
• Experience working with patients of all ages
• Computer proficiency
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Skills: Flexible, Initiative, Good communicator, Forward-thinking, and Collaborative

Where we are located:

Joining YVFWC means you will benefit from living in the Pacific Northwest, where you can enjoy spectacular wilderness areas, crystal-clear lakes, and rivers. You can enjoy fine Northwest wines and a stunning selection of fruits and vegetables. You will also be within an easy drive to a growing metropolitan area, offering fine dining and shopping, theatres, museums, and elite universities.

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

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!