Population Health Nutrition Specialist

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center • Waianae, HI

6d • $85,000 - $91,000

About The Position

The Population Health Nutrition Specialist works collaboratively with other programmatic and clinical specialists assigned to respond to new value based payment models supported by Hawaii Managed Care Organizations. The nutrition specialist assesses nutrition and diet health needs of patients at high risk of chronic disease and provides clinical counseling on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits in a culturally sensitive manner. The nutrition specialist addresses gaps in care in patients identified as benefitting from clinical counseling related to food, nutrition and diet concerns while being mindful of social determinants of health, specifically food insecurity and food access. The position requires knowledge of preventive and disease intervention strategies related to patients with chronic disease as well as those with co-morbid conditions including social and behavioral influences. The position contributes to an overall strategy of addressing preventable costs of care, including reducing low acuity emergency room visits and avoidable hospitalizations by focusing on health education, disease prevention and primary care in a culturally sensitive, supportive healthcare home environment.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (with current CDR Registration from the American Dietetic Association) or RD eligible required
• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Hawaii required
• Proficient in the following computer skills: word processing, entering data onto and sorting data in spreadsheets, navigating through the internet, email, and experience with electronic health records
• Communication skills (verbal and written) required
• Ability to work in partnership with community health organizations
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff members, community members, and patients
• Ability to work flexible hours required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition (or coursework supplemented by public health courses, from an accredited college or university) preferred
• Telehealth experience preferred
• Experience in health services for chronically ill patients desirable
• Hawaii Driver’s License strongly desired

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition and diet health needs of patients at high risk of chronic disease.
• Provide clinical counseling on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Address gaps in care in patients identified as benefitting from clinical counseling related to food, nutrition and diet concerns.
• Be mindful of social determinants of health, specifically food insecurity and food access.
• Utilize knowledge of preventive and disease intervention strategies related to patients with chronic disease and co-morbid conditions.
• Contribute to strategies for addressing preventable costs of care, including reducing low acuity emergency room visits and avoidable hospitalizations.
• Focus on health education, disease prevention, and primary care in a culturally sensitive, supportive healthcare home environment.
• Perform OSHA training annually.
• Maintain BCLS certification every two years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree