What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietician Nutritionist position at Yakama Legends Casino?
| \n Announcement # \n | \n\n 2026-001 \n | \n\n Issue Date: \n | \n\n 03-03-26 \n | \n\n Closing Date: \n | \nOpen until filled | \n
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Registered Dietician Nutritionist
\nNutrition
\nDepartment of Tribal Health
\nHourly Wage: $39.82/Regular/Full-Time
\nLocation: Yakama IHS
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Provides and documents Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients served by the Yakama Indian Health Service Unit. Ability to maintain comprehensive detailed reports and correspondence with completed documentation in adherence with State, Federal and Tribal policy for billing purposes. Evaluates and provides culturally relevant nutrition recommendations to address medical needs. Understands and evaluates nutrition status and its relationship to disease including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, and food allergies. Provides nutrition counseling to high nutrition risk participants of the Yakama Nation Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program.
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Examples of Work Performed:
\nProvides and documents MNT and diabetes education services.
\nCounsel patients, individually or in group sessions, to identify and encourage opportunities for lifestyle changes.
\nCoordinates with other federal or tribal programs, agencies, and community resources in order to serve as a clinical resource for nutrition care.
\nFollows all related Federal, State, local and agency regulations for Registered Dietitian services.
\nMaintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest health trends.
\nProvides individual nutrition counseling to high nutrition risk WIC program participants. Documents care plan in the WIC system and the IHS Electronic Health Record.
\nAssists Nutrition Manager in evaluating program services and formulating goals and objectives to promote the health of the community.
\nReviews patient education materials. Develops new Nutrition or Diabetes specific materials as needed.
\nOther duties as assigned.
\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
\nKnowledge of basic principles, practices, and professional standards of providing nutrition services to tribal communities.
\nKnowledge of the Yakama Nation Personnel Policies.
\nKnowledge of documenting in patient medical files, HIPAA laws, medical terminology, and Electronic Health Record standards.
\nKnowledge and proficiency in computer use.
\nAbility to maintain comprehensive detailed reports and correspondence with completed documentation in adherence with State, Federal and Tribal policy for billing purposes.
\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, supervisors/managers, and the public.
\nAbility to encourage a positive attitude toward good nutrition and lifestyle choices.
\nMinimum Requirements:
\nMaster's Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.
\nCurrent credentials as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in the state of Washington or actively pursuing (must obtain credentials within 6 months of hire).
\nRequired to pass a pre-employment background check.
\nRequired to pass a pre-employment drug test.
\nPreferred Requirements:
\nPossess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
\nEnrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Salary : $40