What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED DIETITIAN position at Molokai Community Health Center?
Job Title: Registered Dietitian
Location: Kaunakakai, HI
Employment Type: Part-Time
About Molokai Community Health Center:
Join the dedicated team at Molokai Community Health Center (MCHC), the island's sole federally qualified health center, where our mission is to provide and promote accessible, comprehensive individual and community health care to the people of Molokai with respect and aloha. Rooted in the values of ALOHAA`o (learning), Laulima (collaboration), Olakino (health), Hanohano (dignity), and `Aina (land)we strive to ensure that all individuals achieve optimal physical, mental, and spiritual health. As a community-based, patient-directed organization, MCHC offers a range of services including primary medical care, dental services, behavioral health, and wellness programs, all tailored to meet the unique needs of our diverse population. By joining our team, you become part of a compassionate `ohana dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the Molokai community.
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Job Summary:
Reports to the Local Agency Coordinator. Functions as a CPA (Certified Professional Authority to determine eligibility and certify eligible applicants; deny participation as appropriate.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Provides nutrition education to all WIC Participants, including nutrition assessment and subsequent education/counseling of pregnant, lactating, postpartum women, infants and children up to 5 (five) years of age. Responsible for achieving all required nutrition-related program performance outputs and objectives.
- Provides initial counseling to all high-risk participants.
- Coordinate client services and referrals with appropriate agencies.
- Coordinates and assures nutrition education to all participants, on an individual and/or group basis.
- Conducts any or all the following: diet history, anthropometrics, health questionnaire.
- Ensures at least two nutrition contacts are offered per certification period.
- Provides in-depth individual nutrition counseling as needed or requested.
- Provides Program nutrition information to professionals, outside agencies, organizations and individuals.
- Provides in-service, nutrition education, and orientation to all staff.
- Provides nutrition services to other Programs as assigned.
- Tailors food packages to best meet the individual dietary needs of the participant.
- Refers participants to other sources of health care, including documentation and follow-up.
- Attends state WIC nutrition meetings and other conferences as needed, participates in staff meetings and attends all training sessions as assigned.
- Assists WIC LAC in developing program and/or staff evaluation tools and plans.
- In conjunction with WIC Local Agency Coordinator, trains WIC staff to clinic and WIC protocols such as 1) how to conduct high risk assessments and counseling, 2) nutrition education, nutrition services training, and in-service training programs for paraprofessional staff.
- Ensure patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations are followed.
- Participate in community events and health fairs, representing MCHC WIC program.
- Ensures compliance with MCHC policy and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and follow WIC State Plan Policy and Procedures.
- Participates in periodic review of records to evaluate compliance and standard of care.
- Approves non-contract formula prescriptions.
- Writes the nutrition education section of the grant application, the nutrition services plan.
- Promote and support breastfeeding.
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Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in food science or nutrition, at minimum; Master's degree preferred
- BLS Healthcare Provider Certification
- Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Current RD License with Commission of Dietetic Registration (CRD)
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and improve processes
- Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and EHRs
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