Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - WIC
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp

Job Info

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Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - WIC

Bethel, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people.

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation - We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

Position Summary:
Responsible for the provision of nutritional care, case management and care coordination with medical providers for the nutritionally high risk clients and all eligible participants served by the WIC Program. Dietitians will additionally be responsible for completing Enteral Nutrition Prescription Request (ENPR) forms. Travels to surrounding villages to provide care and WIC certification. Works as a team member with other CPAs and WIC staff to provide timely and accurate certification. Participates in continuous process of program improvement. Provides outreach in the form of community classes, presentations, and events. Mentors and trains other staff.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum education requirements required by the State of Alaska to maintain Dietitian Licensure or Nutritionist Licensure.
• New graduates accepted. Prefer experience providing nutrition & breastfeeding education, counseling and promotion to pregnant, breastfeeding, post partum, children, and infant participants.
• Maintain State of Alaska Dietitian Licensure or Nutritionist Licensure. Maintain BLS certification.
• Computer, Hemocue machine, weighing scales, height board, electric breast pumps, xerox and telephones.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nutrition and health promotion. Prenatal, Breastfeeding, Post Partum, Child, and Infant nutritional issues, including Specialized Infant Formulas. Computer skills and familiar with common software applications.
• Serve as a mentor/ resource person to CPAs. Act as WIC Coordinator prn.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Ten paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

Additional Information:
ID:14474Location:BethelDepartment:Women, Infants, Children (WIC)Employment Duration:70 Full timeTemporary Status:Not ApplicableHours per Week:40
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)

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