Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Nutritionist - RD

Program Services-Delivery - Olympia, 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 - Posting #27274

Hourly Rate: $33.40
Annual Salary: $69,472.00

Position Summary:

Full-time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) needed to work in our outpatient family medical clinic in Olympia and Elma. This is a Medical Nutrition Therapy position. While in this position, the RD will work closely with the Primary Care Providers (PCP), Health Educator, MSS/WIC, Care Coordinator and other clinical team members in an outpatient setting. The RD is responsible for food and nutrition counseling and will provide patient risk assessment and nutrition services to pediatric, teen and adult patients referred by PCP.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintains complete and up-to-date charts (documenting counseling session as specified by program guidelines in legible form), and statistical program records but not limited to: Misys EMREHR records, WIC/CIMS Flow sheet, WIC diet records, certification sheets weight/height grids, diet evaluation sheets, infant birth outcomes, appointment schedules and encounter forms.
  • Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with team members and other Sea Mar staff. Serves as a liaison between Nutrition and/or WIC and other clinic and community services and makes referrals as appropriate.
  • Provides Medical, MSS, and patient nutritional assessment and nutrition counseling. Facilitates
    appointment time through scheduling and following up on failed appointments according to
    protocol, coordinates services with other health professionals, and cooperates with other
    departments. Documents assessment, treatment, and plan of action from counseling session in
    Medical record according to protocol.
  • Compares information collected to program criteria to accurately determine WIC eligibility and
    nutrition risk factors.
  • Determines appropriate food package, explains nutrient content of WIC foods, identifies contracted food vendor, issues manual or computerized food vouchers and documents check issuance.
     
Required Education and Certification: 
  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in Nutrition from an accredited university.
  • Completion of accredited dietetic internship program or Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics. Registered Dietitian (RD) credential and Certified Dietitian in the state of Washington required at time of hire. 
Experience and Required Skills:
  • 1 year experience in an outpatient nutrition setting is desired, but not required.
  • Experience in a community nutrition setting with an interest in eating disorders, 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 or 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 24 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, please send resume, cover letter and completed Sea Mar application via email to Nutrition Program Manager at [email protected]  For more information or questions about the position, email [email protected].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 1/16/2025

External candidates may apply after 1/21/2025

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 through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html

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