Clinical Registered Dietitian (Diabetes Certification Preferred)

Description

Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Exempt

The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy for health center patients. 

Patient Care

• Assesses and evaluates the nutritional status of individual patients in health and disease throughout the life cycle.
• Develops and recommends a course of nutrition therapy to influence treatment.
• Evaluates the effects of nutritional intervention on patients to provide feedback regarding the appropriateness of various treatments.
• Provides consultation for the development and implementation of procedures for the provision of nutrition care to the patient.
• Applies a minimum of one health literacy method when communicating with patients/clients.

Nutritional Care Plan

• Constructs and coordinates all aspects of the nutrition care plan, including the identification of short- and long-term goals, delineation of treatment modalities, and education plans.
• Communicates and monitors implementation of the nutrition care plan.
• Documents all aspects of nutrition care to ensure that regulatory agencies' standards are met and to provide communication to all team members.

Education

• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates nutrition education for patients/clients, including the identification of appropriate settings (i.e. clinical and community) and materials to assure that necessary nutrition education is provided about the needs of the individual.
• Communicates pertinent information to other health care professionals and educates the practitioners.

Performance Assessment and Improvement

• Provides nutrition leadership in reviewing and developing patient education materials, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assists in developing program objectives. Collects data to monitor objectives and recommends opportunities for improvement.

Program Development

Works with a multidisciplinary team (social work, quality, pharmacy,) to develop programs that increase access to and use of healthy foods

Diversity & Inclusion

• We commit to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feels valued and respected.
• We take a nondiscriminatory approach and provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement in respective departments, programs, and worksites.
• We strive to respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensures that all voices are valued and heard.
• We pledge to modeling diversity and inclusion and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by the hiring manager.

Who is HealthNet?

https://www.indyhealthnet.org/

HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet’s mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.   

Requirements

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Currently not sponsoring work visa.
• Requires registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or (RDN) or registry eligible.
• Requires Licensed Dietitian in the State of Indiana (LD) or license eligible.
• Master's degree required. 
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) is preferred or willing to obtain certification.
• Requires CPR/BLS Certification.
• Requires the ability to develop medical care plans for oral nutrition therapy.
• Reliable transportation.
• Positive and engaging attitude.
• Enjoys working with a diverse patient population.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Presents empathy and understanding of patient population.

Physical Requirement