Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

MHC Healthcare is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our Integrated Healthcare teams at the Clinica del Alma, located in Tucson, AZ and Marana Main Health Center, located in the heart of Marana, AZ. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Medical (RDN) supports the interdisciplinary teams by providing nutritional assessment, education, and management to patients with, or at risk of disease, complications, cognitive and functional decline. The RDN develops and implements an individualized care plan designed to promote the patient's understanding and management of their condition, optimize quality of life, and improve clinical outcomes. MHC Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC), with 15 sites in Tucson and Pima County. Our mission is to improve our community by providing exceptional, whole-person healthcare.

The following qualifications are required:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) (Didactic Program in Dietetics) or registration eligible status as specified by (ACEND) is required at time of appointment.
• Registration must be obtained within 1 year from the time of appointment and must be maintained thereafter as a condition of employment.

• Bachelor's degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) - Didactic Program in Dietetics

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be completed with MHC upon hire)
• First Aid certification (may be completed with MHC upon hire)
• Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety (or ability to obtain upon hire)

• Current Arizona driver's license with clean driving record and proof of current vehicle insurance (39-month MVR will be run by MHC)

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE from NCBDE) or Board Certified-Advanced
• Diabetes Management (BC-ADM from AADE) credential

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required for this clinical location

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if applicable and must be directly related to the functions and body of knowledge required to successfully perform the job.

This position has the following supervisory responsibility:

May occasionally provide direction, training, or guidance to others.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Able to provide excellent participant-centered customer service in person and/or via telehealth.
• Able to operate a computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Demonstrates multicultural awareness - respectful of diversity in client population.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership qualities.
• Demonstrates knowledge for all age groups including neonates, infants, children,adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

• Excellent customer service, organizational, and communication skills with emphasis on responsiveness, building trust, mutual respect, and courtesy.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and commitment to supporting and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through work performance and professional interactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consults with clinicians regarding patients' diagnosis, prognosis, and progress.
• Ensures patients and families receive accurate explanations of nutritional assessments and goals for needed changes and maintenance of health.

• Instructs patient and/or family members in the proper and safe usage of supplements, formulas, diets, and activity.

• Monitors high-risk client progress.
• Develops personalized core meal plans for patients based on medical diagnosis Social Determinants of Health.

• Coordinates patient services and referrals with appropriate agencies when necessary.

• Documents Nutrition Care Plans.
• Develops and/or approves nutrition education materials and protocols.
• Acts as a liaison to public and government agencies, health care providers and hospitals regarding nutrition and program service issues.

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures.
• Assists in developing training/onboarding and educational plans for staff in the area of nutrition.

• Acts as preceptor/proctor for medical/dietetic internships.
• Participates in the hiring process for other staff as required.
• Assists in planning and coordinating outreach efforts and/or other clinical programs or projects.

• Responds to requests for information by providing written information and/or verbal presentations when requested.
• Attends nutrition education workshops, regional training, departmental in-services and MHC-sponsored in-services as assigned.
• Develops rapport and fosters open communication with staff and patients.
• Provides nutrition education to patients individually or in groups.
• Maintains confidentiality.

Benefits:

MHC Healthcare's vision is to be the premier provider and employer in community health. To support our mission and vision in our community, MHC Healthcare believes health and well-being must start at home. Therefore, employees have many opportunities to care for our own health and wellness with benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• Short-term disability and other benefits
• Paid time off including 11 holidays plus vacation and sick leave accrual
• Paid bereavement, jury duty, and community service time
• Employee discount for medical/dental/behavioral health services ($500 per year for full-time)
• Education reimbursement ($3,000 per year for full-time)
• Loan Reimbursement options through National Health Service Corps of America or Arizona Department Health and Human Services (for eligible providers)
• Professional Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

MHC Healthcare will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, all personnel actions such as compensation, promotion, demotion, benefits, transfers, staff reductions, terminations, reinstatement and rehire, company-sponsored training, education and tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will be administered in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

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