Medical - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Medical
About The Position
Marana Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – Medical to join the Clinical Operations team at the Marana Main Health Center in Marana, Arizona. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) supports interdisciplinary teams by providing nutritional assessment, education, and management for patients with or at risk of disease, complications, cognitive decline, or functional decline. The RDN develops and implements individualized care plans to promote patients’ understanding and management of their conditions, optimize quality of life, and improve clinical outcomes. The role consults with clinicians, patients, and families; develops personalized meal plans and nutrition care plans; provides individual and group nutrition education; monitors high-risk clients; and coordinates referrals and services. The RDN also contributes to nutrition education materials, protocols, policies, staff training, internships, clinical programs, and community outreach. The position may occasionally provide direction, training, or guidance to others. Marana Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center with 11 sites in Tucson and Pima County. Its mission is to improve the community by providing exceptional, whole-person healthcare.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), or registration-eligible status as specified by ACEND, is required at appointment; registration must be obtained within one year of appointment and maintained thereafter.
- Bachelor’s degree from a program accredited by ACEND (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; a 39-month motor vehicle record will be run by Marana Health.
- Ability to provide excellent participant-centered customer service in person and/or via telehealth.
- Ability to operate a computer using standard and specialized software.
- Critical-thinking skills.
- Leadership qualities.
- Knowledge of care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Excellent customer service, organizational, and communication skills, emphasizing responsiveness, trust, mutual respect, and courtesy.
- Ability to foster a culture of respect and service excellence through professionalism, effective communication, and commitment to integrity, trust, fairness, and respect.
- Professionalism, respect, and ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- Ability to cultivate rapport and communicate effectively with patients and staff.
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.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if applicable and directly related to the job’s functions and required body of knowledge.
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.
- Act as a liaison to 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 with written information and/or verbal presentations when requested.
- Attend nutrition education workshops, regional training, departmental in-services, and assigned MH-sponsored in-services.
- 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 collect 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) with employer contribution.
- Short-term disability and other benefits.
- Paid time off, including 11 holidays plus vacation and sick leave accrual.
- Paid bereavement, jury duty, and community service time.
- Education reimbursement of $3,000 per year for full-time employees.
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Job Type
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