Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Nutritionist - RD (Medical Nutrition Therapy)

Program Services-Delivery - Des Moines, WA - Full Time

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Nutritionist - RD (Medical Nutrition Therapy): Posting #25364

Hourly Rate: $32.56
Annual Salary: $67,724.80

Position Summary:

Full-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) needed to work at our Des Moines Medical Clinic. The RD in this position will also offer coverage at the Adolescent Clinic in South Park. The Adolescent Clinic is located at the new Sea Mar Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture Museum in Seattle, Washington. 

The RD candidate must have an interest/experience in providing nutritional assessment, counseling and education for adolescent (13-21 year old) patients with an emphasis on eating disorders. Must be enthusiastic about adolescent/teen health.

This is a Medical Nutrition Therapy position. While in this position, the RD will work closely with the Health Educator, Chronic Care Coordinators, medical providers and other clinical team members in an outpatient setting. 

The RD is responsible for nutrition education and counseling and will provide patient risk assessment, nutrition education, and nutrition services for patients referred by the Primary Care Provider in individual and some group settings. Nutritional conditions frequently encountered in our clinics include diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, heart disease and other chronic diseases. The RD will also work with patients with food allergies, GI conditions, disordered eating, weight management, pediatric nutrition, and other health concerns.

Required Education and Certification: 

  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in Nutrition from an accredited university
  • Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program or Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics and status as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission for Dietetic Registration required.
  • Certified Dietitian in the state of Washington required
  • Registered Dietitian Credential required.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Experience and Required Skills:

One year experience in an outpatient nutrition setting is desired, but not required. Experience in a community nutrition setting with an interest in weight management and diabetes education desired.  Ability to deal patiently and empathetically with multicultural clientele, even under stressful conditions, is required. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred - please mention your language abilities in your application materials. Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision is essential.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Marisol Thomas, WIC Coordinator at [email protected]

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 07/18/2023

External candidates are considered after 07/21/2023

Reposted on 3/14/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html

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