Nutritionist - Registered Dietician

DAP Health•Palm Springs, CA

1d•$62,981 - $73,562•Remote

About The Position

At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.

Requirements

Ability to develop normal and therapeutic diets to an individual’s cultural and religious needs and preferences.
Ability to relate and communicate well with all cultural and ethnic groups in the community
Experience with motivational interviewing
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently
Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appts, etc.)
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment by prioritizing work activities, handling multiple tasks, working with interruptions, negotiating deadlines, and dealing with confidential information
Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health or related field
Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or be eligible for and obtain registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 6 months
Current BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety and Health Institute

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of public health, prediabetes, and diabetes self-management concepts is preferred.
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Experience delivering nutrition counseling via telehealth platforms
Experience working at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), including working with underserved, uninsured, and minority populations preferred
Experience with Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential (CDCES) preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and additional nutrition assessments as needed/identified by the initial assessment for effective assessment, intervention and, referral of certain risk conditions
Contribute to and revise the individualized care plan nutritional component in consultation with the patient for prevention and/or resolution of nutrition problems, and the support and maintenance of strengths and habits oriented toward optimal nutritional status
Provide nutrition interventions directed toward helping patients understand the importance of maintaining good nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum
Provide necessary medical nutrition therapy for high-risk perinatal patients
Maintain documentation of all patient encounters in the electronic medical record, utilize appropriate organizational electronic communication systems, and communicate by other appropriate means on patient plan of care
Select and/or produce culturally sensitive nutrition education materials suitable for the patients served
Assist and/or lead in developing/revising and implementing nutrition related educational materials, curricula, groups, policies, procedures, protocols, and templates; organize and stock materials as necessary
Assist and/or lead in the Diabetes Education Accreditation Program (DEAP) process.
Collaborate with and refer patients to external services, programs, agencies and other providers as warranted
Collaborate with other internal departments (i.e. Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Dental,and Family Practice) to connect patients to other services as part of their care and after postpartum
Monitor patients’ attendance to appointments and call patients to reschedule missed appointments
Update local community resources and nutrition referral network for perinatal services
Serve as resource for practitioners to provide basic individual and/or group nutrition education
Serve as a resource for and communicate effectively with care teams, the patient(s), and the patient’s family/pertinent persons regarding patient plan of care and critical information as appropriate
Utilize established reporting tools to manage caseload and utilization of services
Work toward meeting program performance indicators
Follow scope-specific and DAP Health guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols for patient care and service quality
Participate in and attend all meetings as requested, including but not limited to teamprogram meetings, clinic/department meetings, huddles, provider meetings/training, and program subcommittees
Assume responsibility for ongoing professional development and continuing education, attend conferences/programs to update knowledge and skills, and continuously seek to improve and maintain professional competence
Perform other duties as assigned
Support patients to improve their health and assist with self-management support
Knowledge of nutrition considerations for individuals living with HIV
Provide quality care to the patients of DAP Health, within the scope of practice outlined by state or federal law
Deliver care in accordance with established standards of care and accepted community standards
Understand the organization's commitment to provide high-quality patient care and promote a patient centered environment
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex patient cases, workflow and/or processes related to operations