What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Dietitian I, II, III - $10,000 Sign-On Incentive position at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)?
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Under limited supervision, assesses plans, develops, implements and evaluates the nutritional needs of inpatients and outpatients for the Alaska Native Medical Center.
Responsibilities
ALL
S ome duties listed must be completed by a licensed dietitian. Work performed prior to receiving a license must be verified by a licensed dietitian.
D evelops nutrition care plans for patients and families in coordination with all members of the health care team with short-term and long-term goals. Care plans will be documented in patient’s medical record.
I dentifies educational needs of the patient and family and provides culturally sensitive nutrition counseling and education that is patient-directed, patient focused and specifically relevant to the expressed needs of the patient and family.
P rovides data on procedures, consultations, appointments, interventions, results and outcomes as needed.
D ocuments pertinent patient medical information for optimal nutritional care.
W orks closely with nurse case managers and members of the entire care team to ensure that adequate and appropriate nutrition provisions are supplied to patients as needed.
P articipates in medical rounds and multidisciplinary committees. Performs other duties as assigned.
A NMC DIETITIAN II
A cts as a resource person and provides technical assistance in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, including baseline measures and intervention strategies and effective educational techniques and programs.
S erves as preceptor and mentor to dietetic interns.
M entors Dietitian I.
A NMC DIETITIAN III
A ssists with on-boarding new staff and dietetic interns.
M entors Dietitians I & II with supportive guidance and feedback.
M anages schedules and time keeping as needed by management.
Other Information
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
A LL
Knowledge of normal nutrition throughout life cycle, food and drug interaction, nutrition risk factors of disease.
Knowledge of nutrition support including managing patients receiving enteral and parenteral nutrition.
Knowledge of the cultural, social and economic characteristics of Alaska Native people.
Knowledge of clinical, pathologic, radiological and laboratory studies.
Knowledge of effective and diverse teaching principles and processes in planning and providing health care.
Knowledge of family counseling, guidance and health instruction.
Knowledge of TJ C nutrition standards.
Knowledge in Statistical analysis techniques and standards.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal and local regulations and programs.
Skill in working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
Skill conducting group education programs or one-on-one counseling.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in collecting, interpreting and evaluating clinical data to determine clinical health status.
Skill in program techniques of development.
Skill in presenting information to public groups.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
ALL
R egistered Dietitians certified before January 1, 2024, need a Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field with completion of dietetic internship. Those certified on or after this date must hold a Master’s degree and meet the same requirements.
mInimum Experience Qualification
A NMC DIETITIAN I
None
A NMC DIETITIAN II
2 years clinical nutrition experience or equivalent
A NMC DIETITIAN III
5 years clinical nutrition experience or equivalent
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
A LL
S tate of Alaska Dietitian License required within six (6) months of hire. Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required within six (6) months of hire.
ANMC DIETITIAN II
O ne board-certified nutritionally relevant credential including but not limited to Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) with the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP), Renal (CSR), Gerontological Gerontolgocial (CSG), Pediatric Critical Care (CSPCC), Oncology (CSO), Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM), Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RD-AP).
A NMC DIETITIAN III
T wo board-certified nutritionally relevant credentials including but not limited to Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) with the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP), Renal (CSR), Gerontological Gerontolgocial (CSG), Pediatric Critical Care (CSPCC), Oncology (CSO), Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM), Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RD-AP).
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
N /A
Preferred Experience Qualification
N /A
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N /A
a Dditional Requirements
N/A
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
- Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
- Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
- 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
- Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
- Eleven Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
- Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
- On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
- Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
- Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
- On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
- License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
- Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
- Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
- Salary range for this position is $55,764.80 - $108,326.40 / annually. Pay rates may vary depending on experience**
Under limited supervision, assesses plans, develops, implements and evaluates the nutritional needs of inpatients and outpatients for the Alaska Native Medical Center.
Responsibilities
ALL
S ome duties listed must be completed by a licensed dietitian. Work performed prior to receiving a license must be verified by a licensed dietitian.
D evelops nutrition care plans for patients and families in coordination with all members of the health care team with short-term and long-term goals. Care plans will be documented in patient’s medical record.
I dentifies educational needs of the patient and family and provides culturally sensitive nutrition counseling and education that is patient-directed, patient focused and specifically relevant to the expressed needs of the patient and family.
P rovides data on procedures, consultations, appointments, interventions, results and outcomes as needed.
D ocuments pertinent patient medical information for optimal nutritional care.
W orks closely with nurse case managers and members of the entire care team to ensure that adequate and appropriate nutrition provisions are supplied to patients as needed.
P articipates in medical rounds and multidisciplinary committees. Performs other duties as assigned.
A NMC DIETITIAN II
A cts as a resource person and provides technical assistance in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, including baseline measures and intervention strategies and effective educational techniques and programs.
S erves as preceptor and mentor to dietetic interns.
M entors Dietitian I.
A NMC DIETITIAN III
A ssists with on-boarding new staff and dietetic interns.
M entors Dietitians I & II with supportive guidance and feedback.
M anages schedules and time keeping as needed by management.
Other Information
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
A LL
Knowledge of normal nutrition throughout life cycle, food and drug interaction, nutrition risk factors of disease.
Knowledge of nutrition support including managing patients receiving enteral and parenteral nutrition.
Knowledge of the cultural, social and economic characteristics of Alaska Native people.
Knowledge of clinical, pathologic, radiological and laboratory studies.
Knowledge of effective and diverse teaching principles and processes in planning and providing health care.
Knowledge of family counseling, guidance and health instruction.
Knowledge of TJ C nutrition standards.
Knowledge in Statistical analysis techniques and standards.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal and local regulations and programs.
Skill in working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
Skill conducting group education programs or one-on-one counseling.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in collecting, interpreting and evaluating clinical data to determine clinical health status.
Skill in program techniques of development.
Skill in presenting information to public groups.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
ALL
R egistered Dietitians certified before January 1, 2024, need a Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field with completion of dietetic internship. Those certified on or after this date must hold a Master’s degree and meet the same requirements.
mInimum Experience Qualification
A NMC DIETITIAN I
None
A NMC DIETITIAN II
2 years clinical nutrition experience or equivalent
A NMC DIETITIAN III
5 years clinical nutrition experience or equivalent
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
A LL
S tate of Alaska Dietitian License required within six (6) months of hire. Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required within six (6) months of hire.
ANMC DIETITIAN II
O ne board-certified nutritionally relevant credential including but not limited to Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) with the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP), Renal (CSR), Gerontological Gerontolgocial (CSG), Pediatric Critical Care (CSPCC), Oncology (CSO), Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM), Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RD-AP).
A NMC DIETITIAN III
T wo board-certified nutritionally relevant credentials including but not limited to Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) with the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP), Renal (CSR), Gerontological Gerontolgocial (CSG), Pediatric Critical Care (CSPCC), Oncology (CSO), Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM), Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RD-AP).
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
N /A
Preferred Experience Qualification
N /A
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N /A
a Dditional Requirements
N/A
Salary : $55,765 - $108,326