Medical - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Medical

Marana Health • Tucson, AZ

118d • $28 - $38

About The Position

Marana Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join the Clinical Operations team at the Marana Main Health Center in Marana, Arizona. Marana Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center with 11 sites in Tucson and Pima County, providing whole-person healthcare.

The RDN supports interdisciplinary teams by providing nutritional assessment, education, and management to patients with or at risk of disease, complications, cognitive decline, or functional decline. The role develops and implements individualized care plans to help patients understand and manage their conditions, optimize quality of life, and improve clinical outcomes. The position may occasionally provide direction, training, or guidance to others.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Didactic Program in Dietetics, or registration-eligible status as specified by ACEND, is required at appointment. Registration must be obtained within one year of appointment and maintained as a condition of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; may be completed with Marana Health upon hire.
• First Aid certification; may be completed with Marana Health upon hire.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• Current Arizona driver’s license, clean driving record, and proof of current vehicle insurance; Marana Health will run a 39-month motor vehicle record.
• Ability to provide participant-centered customer service in person and/or via telehealth.
• Ability to operate a computer using standard and specialized software.
• Critical-thinking skills and leadership qualities.
• Knowledge of nutrition care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, and communication skills, emphasizing responsiveness, trust, mutual respect, and courtesy.
• Ability to cultivate respect and service excellence through professionalism, effective communication, and commitment to integrity, trust, fairness, and respect.
• Professionalism, respect, and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered if directly related to the role’s functions and required body of knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE from NCBDE) or Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM from AADE) credential.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clinicians regarding patients’ diagnoses, prognoses, and progress.
• Ensure patients and families receive accurate explanations of nutritional assessments and goals for health changes and maintenance.
• Instruct patients and/or family members in the proper and safe use of supplements, formulas, diets, and activity.
• Monitor progress of high-risk clients.
• Develop personalized core meal plans based on patients’ medical diagnoses and Social Determinants of Health.
• Coordinate patient services and referrals with appropriate agencies when necessary.
• Document Nutrition Care Plans.
• Develop and/or approve nutrition education materials and protocols.
• Liaise with public and government agencies, healthcare providers, and hospitals regarding nutrition and program service issues.
• Participate in developing policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing nutrition training, onboarding, and educational plans for staff.
• Act as a preceptor or proctor for medical and dietetic internships.
• Assist with planning and coordinating outreach efforts and other clinical programs or projects.
• Respond to requests for information through written materials and/or verbal presentations when requested.
• Attend nutrition education workshops, regional training, departmental in-services, and MH-sponsored in-services as assigned.
• Develop rapport and foster open communication with staff and patients.
• Provide individual or group nutrition education to patients.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Use interpretation and/or translation services to gather information from patients with limited English proficiency.
• Plan and participate in community outreach activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) plan with employer contribution.
• Short-term disability and other benefits.
• Paid time off, including 11 holidays and vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Paid bereavement, jury duty, and community service time.
• Education reimbursement of $3,000 per year for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time