Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 90k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you join the team!

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

The Registered Dietician (RD) will design and implement nutrition education programs at Neighborhood Healthcare. This role will evaluate participant nutritional status, develop/implement nutritional care plans, and communicate nutritional information to providers and other health professionals. Additionally, this role will provide dietary counseling and education to patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Conducts individual nutrition assessments to establish nutrition care plans using medical data to determine health risks and needs for patients, including therapeutic diets

· Provides diabetes education to patients, including risk factors, signs/symptoms, medical nutrition therapy, blood glucose monitoring, and medication management

· Evaluates patient glucose logs and assess medication dosing adjustments, as needed

· Supports individual, family, and group nutrition/chronic disease education services by creating culturally appropriate curriculums, planning programs, delivering education, and evaluating effectiveness

· Serve as a resource for health education staff regarding American Dietetic Association Standards and CPSP or PACE guidelines

· Participates and contributes to health education projects, staff trainings, and meetings

· Keeps department updated with American Dietetic Association and American Diabetes Association standards as it relates to nutrition and disease management

· Conducts chart reviews to ensure compliance with CPSP or PACE program guidelines, as needed

· Plans, creates, and develops nutrition and health education topic outlines and curriculums by incorporating various learning techniques and formats, such as group discussions, lectures, role-playing

· Reviews and provides action-oriented feedback regarding the efficacy of materials and programs

· Maximizes utilization of schedules by proactively managing patient visits, including scheduling follow-up appointments, calling no-shows, pulling recall reports

· Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy

· Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes with care teams

· Documents all relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in their medical records in accordance with Neighborhood standards, including documenting participant changes and communicating with providers

· Maintains and follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards

· Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops

· Participates in required meetings and committees, as directed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics required; master’s degree in nutrition preferred

· Valid registered dietitian license required from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

· National certification by commission on dietetic registration required

· Certified diabetes educator certificate preferred

· Valid BLS certification from approved American Health Association provider required upon hire

· One year registered dietitian experience preferred

· Experience in nutrition and/or chronic education or related field preferred

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

For Prenatal Only:

· Lactation educator or training specialist preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills

· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

· Knowledgeable about and experience with electronic medical records systems

· Knowledgeable about and experience with current nutritional science theories and best practices

· Knowledgeable about and experience with adult and child education techniques, practices, and tools

· Knowledgeable about community resources and health/social service systems in San Diego and Riverside Counties

· Ability to translate best practices into meaningful and culturally appropriate resources

· Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups

· Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

· Ability to communicate proper nutrition driving health to patients

· Excellent planning and organizational ability

· Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

· Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

· Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs/weight

· Ability to stand for long periods of time

Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!

Pay range: $40.73 - $49.79 per hour, depending on experience.