Registered Dietitian

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

31d

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for Medical Nutrition Therapy services provided to referred Dena'ina Wellness Center (DWC) un'ina. The RD is responsible for nutrition consultations provided for Tribal programs. The RD will facilitate close collaboration between health promotion and disease prevention wellness programing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with course work approved by American Dietetic Association's (ADA) Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Completed an accredited, supervised practice program at a healthcare facility, community agency or foodservice corporation
Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Dietitian
Licensed Dietitian (LD) by the State of Alaska
Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Food Protection Manager, or obtained within six (6) months of hire
CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within three months of hire
Valid Alaska State Driver license and must remain insurable under Tribe's policy
Available for flexible work hours (evenings and weekends)
Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to organize, establish priorities, follow-up on all details, and met deadlines
Excellent interpersonal communication, public speaking, and presentation skills
Proficiency and skill in Microsoft Office
Conducts business in a service-orientated manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful, and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, coworkers and others
This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Nice To Haves

Grant project coordination, budgeting and reporting experience
Knowledge and experience with cultural diversities

Responsibilities

Apply the principles, practices, and standards of care per State of Alaska Registered Dietitian licensing for nutrition management, health promotion, and disease prevention
Attend all national, regional, and local grantee trainings as required; participate and provide input into the conceptualization, design and monitoring projects
Provide medical nutrition therapy, counseling and care plans for patients.
Collaborate with providers and integrated care teams to identify nutritional needs for patients and participate in group visits for patients, families and staff incorporating the principles of nutrition and lifestyle modification.
Collaborate with the Kenaitze Early Childhood Center to provide nutritional assessments annually and provide ongoing nutritional counseling for families
Collaborate with the Tyotkas Elders Center to provide nutritional guideline for lunch menus and provide ongoing educational outreach for Elders and families
Participate in accreditation and quality assurance and project improvement activities.
Develop procedures, training and resources for staff to ensure safe food handling during fieldtrip and outreach events, and facilitate or delegate training as appropriate
Participate in traditional seasonal activities including harvesting, preparation and presentation of traditional foods
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.