Nutrition Clinic Shift Substitute

Nutrition Clinic Shift Substitute

Bastyr University’s Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science is seeking an adjunct clinical nutrition supervisor substitute at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health (BCNH), the teaching clinic of Bastyr University. This position includes the clinical supervision for graduate nutrition students.

Nutrition clinic supervisor substitute responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Lead a team of 4 – 6 second year MS-DPD and MSN-MACP students in 4-hour clinic shifts at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health 
• Be available to cover on an as-needed basis for adjunct clinical faculty
• Maintain credentials in good standing 
• Read patient charts and prepare for appointments 
• Facilitate patient appointments by supporting students ability to interview, assess and educate patients.  Up to six patient appointments may be scheduled per shift, two rooms running simultaneously. 
• Ensure appropriate administrative paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner including medical charts, referrals, and coordination of care letters to referring providers. 
• Provide evaluations on student performance weekly
• Participate in coordinated patient care at BCNH across disciplines.  
• Communicate with the nutrition clinic coordinator and supervising faculty about student progress. 
• Attend quarterly nutrition clinic meetings. 

Qualifications

Nutrition supervisor requirements for employment include but are not limited to: 

• Master’s degree or higher in nutrition and active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) 
• Resume or CV and official transcripts 
• Active Certified Dietitian (CD) through the Washington State Department of Health 
• National Provider Number (NPI) 
• Current credentialing through all insurance providers accepted at BCNH.   
• Current proof of TB status  
• Blood Borne Pathogens and HIPAA training yearly   
• CPR –current basic life support certification 

Experience:     Minimum of three years of clinical counseling as RDN. 

Skills and Knowledge: 

• Demonstrated excellence in client-centered care and inclusive, strength-based student supervision.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) and electronic health records (e.g. Epic). 

Benefits:

All regular employees (faculty and staff) who work at least 20 hours a week in a permanent position are full benefits eligible. These employees are eligible for health care benefits, retirement, flexible spending account plans, supplemental insurance, free tuition credits, and all paid leaves. Eligibility for the tuition credit benefits starts after 12 months of continuous employment. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Supplemental Information:

Bastyr University believes that inclusive diversity is essential for achieving academic excellence and creating a profoundly enriching university experience. Our faculty and staff are committed to achieving our mission by educating students to be future leaders that bring the natural health arts and sciences to people from all backgrounds. Promoting an educational environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their talents while experiencing a sense of community, we expect campus members to engage in respectful communication, behaviors and thoughtful self-reflection, increase their understanding of cultures and empower people who are disenfranchised, marginalized or oppressed. In so doing, the University pledges to prepare our students (and support faculty and staff) to recognize and appropriately respond to health inequities that affect multiple communities. This involves infusing DEI knowledge, skills, and practices in all academic programs, clinical training and patient services. In all, Bastyr University is dedicated to the welfare of our students and patients as well as to promoting equal opportunity and access in education and health care.

In alignment with Bastyr's DEI commitment, applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Bastyr University does not discriminate against any person in matters of employment, application for employment, student or applicant for admission, or participation in our programs or benefits on the basis of the following protected classes: ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), ethnic or national origin (includes language use and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), marital status, genetic information, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), veteran or military status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Our programs, services and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please don't hesitate to contact hr@bastyr.edu to request or discuss a special accommodation due to a disability.

Salary : $45