Registered Dietitian

Description

We are North Idaho’s premier provider of integrated medical, dental and behavioral health services. Our amazing care teams deliver world-class healthcare utilizing a patient directed, community-focused approach. Providing high quality, affordable Healthcare from the Heart is our passion. Our mission is to deliver a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change, and extends life for our patients and our community.

Top reasons to join our team:

• Our employees are mission – minded
• We are passionate about providing excellent patient care
• Community-focused
• Committed to a fun and supportive team environment
• We offer high-quality competitive employee benefits

Summary:

Promote healthy eating and nutrition to patients and employees; create individualized or group meal plans to ensure patients and employees obtain the nutrition they need; assist in creating and administering employee wellness programs

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics and successfully completed the Registration Exam for Dietitians, must possess Idaho Dietitian License. Must have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as a registered dietitian, preferably in a health care setting. CPR certification or must obtain within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

1. Effective oral and written communication skills, including excellent telephone etiquette.
2. Exceptional customer service, time management, and multi-tasking skills required.
3. Strong interpersonal skills required.
4. Competency in personal computers and related software, including Word, Publisher, and Excel required.
5. Ability to design instructional courses to promote health and wellness

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the identification of patient health education needs through health assessment activities. Provide nutritional education and support based on these assessments.
2. Establish structured SMART goals with participants to achieve success.
3. Contribute to the development of the company’s wellness programs.
4. Administer the company’s wellness programs.
5. Develop a monthly nutritious meal plan.
6. Promote nutrition through public speaking and community outreach programs.
7. Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.
8. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
9. Performs other duties as assigned or as needed.