Registered Dietitian - Kenaitze Indian Tribe

Registered Dietitian

Dept./Program: DWC Wellness

Division: Health Systems

Reports To: Wellness Health Systems Administrator

Revision Date: 4/5/17

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt Professional

Schedule: Exempt

Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and project management of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians Community-Directed Diabetes grant. The RD will ensure implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all project activities in accordance with grant guidelines, policies and procedures of the Indian Health Service, the Tribe, and American Diabetes Association standards of care. Medical Nutrition Therapy direct service will be provided to referred Dena'ina Wellness Center (DWC) patients and nutrition consultations will be provided for Tribal programs. The RD will serve as the DWC Certified Food Protection Manager and develop appropriate procedures to ensure safe food handling in the demonstration kitchen. The RD will facilitate close collaboration between health promotion and disease prevention wellness programming.

Essential Functions

• Develop and monitor grant budgets and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures;
• Prepare grant updates and reports for Dena'ina Wellness Center (DWC) administrative review as required by the grant guidelines and local and regional tribal oversight committees, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness in submission to Tribal review and Indian Health Service (IHS);
• Apply the principles, practices, and standards of care per State of Alaska Registered Dietician licensing for nutrition management, health promotion, and disease prevention;
• Attend all national, regional, and local grantee trainings as required; participate and provide input into the conceptualization, design and monitoring of grant projects;
• Provide medical nutrition therapy, counseling and care plans for patients;
• Collaborate with providers and integrated care teams to identify nutritional needs for patients and participate in group visits for patients, families and staff incorporating the principles of nutrition and lifestyle modification;
• Collaborate with the Kenaitze Early Childhood Center to provide nutritional assessments annually and provide ongoing nutritional counseling for families;
• Collaborate with the Tyotkas Elders Center to provide nutritional guideline for lunch menus and provide ongoing educational outreach for Elders and families;
• Participate in accreditation and quality assurance and project improvement activities;
• Develop procedures, training and resources for staff to ensure safe food handling in the demonstration kitchen and during fieldtrip and outreach events, and facilitate or delegate training as appropriate;
• Participate in traditional seasonal activities including harvesting, preparation and presentation of traditional foods.

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

Sedentary work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

Category II Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Equipment and Tools

Equipment used for job: Computer, copier, fax, scanner, other office equipment and general kitchen equipment and appliances

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle: Personal

Travel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Travel will be required for meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

Education

• Earned a bachelor's degree with course work approved by American Dietetic Association's (ADA) Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
• Completed an accredited, supervised practice program at a healthcare facility, community agency or foodservice corporation
• Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Completes continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration and licensure

Experience

• Three to four years of experience as a Registered Dietitian
• Grant project coordination, budgeting, and reporting experience preferred
• Experience working with Alaska Native / American Indian people preferred

License/Certification

• Licensed Dietitian (LD) by the State of Alaska
• Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Certified Food Protection Manager, or obtained within six (6) months of hire
• CPR/First Aid certification within three months of hire
• Valid Alaska driver license and must remain insurable under Tribal policy

Special Skills

• Available for flexible work hours (evenings and weekends)