Dietitian

As an entity of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, we, at Sacred Circle Healthcare, preserve the Goshute heritage of protecting and caring for family and extend the tradition to all marginalized and underserved populations in our area. We refuse to let access, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status restrict someone from receiving complete healthcare.

Interested in joining our team? We are looking for people who are genuine, kind, ambitious, positive, and helpful - exceptional people building on a celebrated heritage who are passionate about delivering uncompromising care - people who make a difference every day no matter what their role or position. If you are looking for a job where the work you do impacts lives for the better every day, you are in the right place!

Sacred Circle Healthcare is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian.

Job Summary

• Overview: Responsible for the delivery and promotion of nutrition care to patients. Ability to apply the science and art of human nutrition to promote health and aid in the treatment of disease or injuries to restore health.
• Reports to: Department Head of Nutrition Services
• Department: Medical Nutrition Services
• Business Unit: Primary Care
• Patient Care: Yes
• Worker Status: Full-time, salary
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Work Schedule: To Be Determined with the availability of 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• Location: Multiple Clinic Locations
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No

The successful candidate:

• Assess patients to determine nutritional and dietary needs.
• Identify medical goals and develop nutritional plans to help patients improve their help.
• Work with patients to teach healthy eating habits, encourage program adherence.
• Develop customized diets for cultural, religious, and/or income-restricted individuals.
• Comfortable integrating medical nutrition therapy with complex disease states.
• Provides effective assessment of patient’s nutritional needs and appropriate patient care planning through effective communication with physician’s, medical staff, families, and other allied health professionals.
• Keep accurate patient records of history and activities regarding patient care.
• Keep abreast of advancements in nutrition.
• Comply with all applicable state/federal laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Must read and understand and adhere to all Sacred Circle Health Care policies and procedures.
• Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value statements.
  

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.

• CERTIFICATION:

1. Current Commission on Dietetic Registration
2. Current State Certified Dietitian
3. CPR Certified
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of care.
• Knowledge of relevant nutrition care and ability to and instruct patient in dietary needs.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements (if applicable).
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems, and objectives.
• Ability to use computer systems and applications.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, clinical and administrative staff, and the public.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and policies and procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Additional Information – Join us as we are Redefining Compassionate Healthcare, together!

As group of 4 healthcare clinics, diversity drives our identity. We are proud of our Native American heritage. Whether you are seeking your first job, transitioning back into the workforce, looking to start your career, or grow an existing one, Sacred Circle Healthcare walks with you. We need you for what you can do. We strive for a mix of benefits to help you combine great work with a great life.

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Generous PTO, paid holidays and floating holidays to celebrate what is important to you (prorated for part-time employees)
• Retirement matching to invest in your future
• Colleagues that are unparalleled
• A culture that is second to none

Sacred Circle Healthcare/Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation gives preference to qualified American Indian/Alaskan Native Applicants