Wic Supervisor/registered Dietitian - $5,000 Bonus
Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Yakima
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Join our team as a WIC Supervisor/Registered Dietitian at Yakima
Memorial Hospital in Yakima, WA, and be part of a healthcare
organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical
care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity
and are more than just a job we are a community committed to the
well-being of our migrant farmworkers.
We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+
clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of
services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia,
nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health.
Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy,
weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile
medical/dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and "
YVFWC - And then we grew , " for a glimpse into our dedication to
our communities, health, and families.
What We Offer
- Sign-on bonus of $5,000 on first paycheck and $2,500 at 12
months of employment.
- Salary $67,000 - $82,000 DOE with ability to go higher for
highly experienced candidates.
100% employer-paid health insurance for employees including
Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine; profit sharing,
403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays,
continuing education, and more.
- Relocation Allowance
Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties
- Coordinates clinic flow, manages clinic schedule, maintains
assigned caseload and leads achievement of clinic goals.
- Conducts or monitors nutritional screening and assessment for
clients to include anthropometric and laboratory data, collection
of nutrition history, calculation of nutrition adequacy, and
identification of drug nutrient interactions.
- Identifies or monitors desired goals and outcomes of nutrition
care in collaboration with client and health care professionals.
Considers the variables that may influence the client s food
related behaviors including culture and social determinants of
health. Evaluates and provides evidence based nutrition and
breastfeeding recommendations to address client medical needs.
Understands and evaluates client nutrition status and the
relationship to complex disease states including diabetes,
gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies and obesity.
- Hires, orients, trains and coaches direct report staff in
compliance with Nutrition Services Procedures and State and Federal
requirements.
- Provides continuous performance management and conducts
employee performance evaluations. Monitors staff compliance with
procedures, requirements and quality metrics.
- Supports staff growth and development. Assesses the educational
and experience needs of all levels of staff in collaboration with
the individual. Encourages staff to seek educational opportunities
incorporating job related training in addition to mandatory
training.
- Manages and coordinates program outreach events.
- Provides information about services to health care providers
and community partners to improve access to services, promote
participation, and provide consistent nutrition and breastfeeding
messages.
- Serves as Preceptor to Dietetic interns and students or mentors
those that are Preceptors.
- Assists in the development of Quality Assurance (QA) tools and
department procedures to monitor compliance with Nutrition Services
Procedures, State and Federal WIC requirements and/or Yakima Valley
Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) Health and Safety Procedures. Performs
QA activities and creates reports according to established
procedures. Coaches and mentors staff regarding quality improvement
issues.
- Actively participates in meetings to promote care team
collaboration and ongoing learning.
- Maintains awareness of community demographics and resources.
Connects clients and staff to resources.
- Completes documentation in the appropriate electronic medical
record to document client interaction.
- Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint
Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
Qualifications
- Education:Bachelor s Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. accredited
college, university, or foreign equivalent. Completion of ACEND
(Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics)
accredited academic coursework in a Didactic Program in
Dietetics.
- Experience:One year s experience in a WIC or clinical setting
preferred. This includes one year leadership or supervisory
experience preferred.
- Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration:Registered
Dietitian or registration eligible required (must obtain RD
credential within 180 days of employment). International Board
Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred. Valid Driver s
License and proof of liability insurance coverage. May require the
following certifications based on location and job duties
performed:
- Medical Assistant - Certified (WA WIC Dietitians).
- Certified Dietitian (WA Dietitians - if going to bill for
MSS).
- Licensed Dietitian (OR Dietitians - if going to bill for
MCM).
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
(IBCLC).
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Bilingual (English/Spanish)
preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 9
on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential
pay.Ability to effectively interact with adults, infants, children
in a professional manner.Must be able to collaborate with medical
professionals and have the ability to work in a fast-paced
environment.Must display flexibility and initiative, be forward
thinking, and display strong communication skills.Knowledge of
cultural differences and culturally appropriate practice. Ability
to work effectively with culturally diverse
populations.Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and
Electronic Health Records.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to
equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at...@yvfwc.orgto learn more about this
opportunity!
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