Registered Dietician

Company: WELLSPACE HEALTH
Location: North Highlands
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job DetailsJob Location126 - Sweet Success - North Highlands, CARegistered DieticianDepartment: Gestational Diabetes ClinicReports to: Program ManagerStatus: Full-time, RegularFLSA: Non-ExemptEEO-1: ProfessionalsOrganization InformationWellSpace Health believes that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. We see you and are here for you. To that end, we've committed ourselves to finding solutions for our community's health and wellbeing to achieve regional health through high quality comprehensive care. Our focus has always been to offer a full range of quality medical care, dental care, mental health and behavioral health services, and enabling services to underserved people. We do this by placing ourselves within the communities we serve and employing outstanding healthcare professionals who are devoted to our mission.We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and are accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care and Behavioral Health. We're also certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home.Position SummaryThe Dietician provides medical nutrition therapy to patients in one-on-one and group settings through the assessment of nutritional status, education, setting and monitoring of behavioral change goals. The Dietician is a member of the Sweet Success multidisciplinary team interfacing with the patient and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care. The Dietician demonstrates competency in providing care for women with diabetes and pregnancy.Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field.At least 1 (One) year previous experience in a perinatal diabetic clinic required.Experience in outpatient diabetes management; in the care of obstetrical patients OR an equivalent combination of education and job experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.Exceptional interpersonal skills.Excellent customer service experience including active listening, problem solving, and the ability to remain calm in emotional or stressful situations.Fluency in additional languages preferred.Computer (PC) literate in general office functions such as MS word, access, email and preparation of spreadsheets. NextGen experience a plus.Willing to work well with others and be a team player.Enjoy working with pregnant women.Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing and demonstrate a high level of listening skills.Demonstrated commitment to the provision of services for the underserved and sensitivity working with a variety of people from low-income populations, with diverse educational, lifestyle, ethnic, and cultural origins; disabled, homeless, substance users, HIV (AIDS) infected, and/or physiologically impaired.Commitment to HIPAA and ability to abide by standards of professional ethics and maintain confidentiality.Adherence to infection control procedures, including but not limited to, standard precautions of temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking and social distancing.Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.Be willing to travel to multiple locations in Sacramento area.Must have valid driver's license and insurable driving record.Essential Responsibilities Conduct individualized nutrition needs/assessments for patients with diabetes and pregnancy.Plan and provide individualized and group instruction in nutrition to patients with diabetes and pregnancy, their families and significant others.Provide follow-up and monitoring of nutritional plans.Reviewing blood Sugar, teach diabetes class, assessing need for medical nutrition therapy, physical activity and medication.Initiating medication such as insulin under MD supervision and adjusting medication as needed to manage blood glucose levels.Educating patients on the administration of medications and identify/treat side effects. Working with multi-disciplinary team on patient treatment plans.Document in permanent patient medical records all aspects of the educational services provided to the patient and any other relevant aspects of the patient's care.Perform case-management functions according to department standards.Assist in the planning and conducting program evaluation.Incorporate new data and research into educational programs.Other duties as assigned.Benefits Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.Paid bereavement and jury duty leave10 paid holidays per yearPaid time offPaid sick leaveFlexible Spending ProgramCompany paid malpractice insurance for all providersProfessional development hours offered annuallyPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe work environment is characteristic of a medical clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client's use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.WellSpace Health is committed to the principals of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of WellSpace Health to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. WellSpace Health is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WellSpace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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