Nutrition Specialist

Job Title: Registered Dietitian

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Dietitian to join our team at Peninsula Community Health Services - Bremerton. As a Registered Dietitian, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive nutrition services to our patients with chronic diseases and those at risk of developing chronic diseases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement personalized nutrition care plans based on thorough assessments and knowledge of chronic diseases.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to communicate patients' nutritional status and provide essential information.
• Work closely with the patient care team to address high-priority areas, including:
  • Adult and childhood obesity management
  • Pre-diabetic and diabetic diet management
  • Special medical populations, such as gluten intolerance, Celiac disease, food allergies, and bariatric care
  • General patient nutrition for children and adults
  • Infant feeding issues, including breastfeeding support and pump loan programs
• Provide group nutrition education classes to promote healthy eating habits and disease prevention.
• Participate in developing and implementing protocols for the nutrition component of clinical services.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), such as Athena.
• Monitor and oversee relevant provider and care staff to ensure delivery of high-quality care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian licensure in Washington State (required)
• Board Certification (Commission on Dietetic Registration) and IBLCE & CDE Certifications (preferred)
• Active CPR Certification (required)
• Valid driver's license (required)

Benefits and Compensation:

PCHS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, disability, and 403(b) retirement plans. Eligible employees can choose from various employer-subsidized health insurance plans and enjoy benefits like YMCA and Costco memberships. PCHS also offers a 403(b)-retirement plan, pet insurance, and legal and long-term care plans.

For pay equity purposes, PCHS pays each role at a calculated market wage plus applicable stipends associated with certain shifts or locations.

What We Offer Our Providers:

• Enhanced PTO Accrual
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Workforce Housing available for oncoming Providers
• Malpractice Insurance
• Participation in Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs
• PCHS Loan Repayment Allowance
• Full comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, 403(b), and many more
• Wellness Benefits
• Be a part of a group that truly cares about their community and has the goal to give back

Starting Salary: $67,724.80 Annually

Skills:

We seek a candidate with excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will possess time-management and organizational skills, including being punctual, responsive, and efficient. They will perform the job with professionalism and good judgment.

Equal Opportunity:

Peninsula Community Health Services is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not exclude persons from employment or application for employment from receipt of or participation in programs, activities, services on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, military status, marital status, religion, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

COVID-19 Vaccination:

PCHS requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All offers are contingent and your vaccine status will be verified at onboarding.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

With multiple locations and settings, PCHS' work environment and physical demands vary greatly depending on the employee's role. Essential job functions include talking, hearing, seeing, smelling, sitting, and standing. The employee is frequently required to move around the facility, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employees may be exposed to mechanical parts and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job functions.

Make a Difference with PCHS:

Join Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) in making a difference in people's lives and the surrounding community every day. PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service that is Patient Driven, Empathetic, and Staff Empowered. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center supporting access to healthcare services (medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health) for Kitsap County, Mason County, and Rural Pierce County.

Our Mission:

PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service. Our patients come from all walks of life. PCHS services are available to our patients without regard for ability to pay.

Our Vision:

PCHS strives to eliminate healthcare disparities in our community. We have medical and dental clinics located throughout Kitsap and Mason and rural Pierce County and a dedicated team working together to create a care plan that's right for you. We also bring that care directly to our patients who can't easily make it into our traditional clinics through our mobile clinics, school-based health centers, and by partnering with our community service agencies to deliver care on their premises.

Our Guiding Principle:

Here at PCHS, our guiding principle is to see and value every person. We believe all patients have the right to be treated with respect and dignity with an acknowledgment that this includes their cultural, social, spiritual, and personal values and beliefs.

Our Core Values:

Every member of PCHS stands by our Core Values: Patient driven. Empathetic. Staff Empowered.

We are an employer of choice because we offer:

• Full comprehensive benefits including, health, life, disability, 403(b), CME allowance (specified positions), and more...
• Wellness benefits
• School loan repayment potential
• Four- or five-day work weeks and flexible schedule—allows plenty of time for work/life balance (clinical staff only)
• Mission-driven—be a part of a group that truly cares about their community and has the goal to give back

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