What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Dietitian position at ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC?
Job Details
Description
OneWorld Community Health Centers is a growing Omaha-based organization that employs over 500 people while still retaining a true family feel. Out of 1,400 Community Health Centers nationwide, OneWorld ranks within the top 2% in terms of clinical outcomes. It takes all of us, with our various talents and positions, to achieve results like this. Our employees are united by a desire to help the community, and it shows.
We are looking for a mission driven Medical Dietitian to join our team!
In consultation with the medical provider, the Medical Dietitian assesses the nutritional status of patients. They provide nutrition therapy and education to optimize the health of patients and enhance medical care and treatment. Nutrition therapy includes the assessment of patient nutritional status, diet modification treatment and monitoring of patient response to treatment. During the medical nutrition intervention, the Medical Dietitian will counsel patients on behavioral and lifestyle changes required to impact long-term eating habits and health.
This is a full-time hybrid position located on our main campus (30th & L). The schedule will be 40 hours per week; generally, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Science, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Current licensure as a Medical Nutrition Therapist in the state of Nebraska required.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification through the Commission of Dietetic Registration required.
- One or more years of nutritional counseling/education experience in a clinical setting preferred.
- Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office products required.
- Proficiency in both English and Spanish required.
- Demonstrated knowledge/expertise in diabetes, weight reduction, nutrition, and cholesterol management.
- Demonstrated ability to relate with empathy and effectiveness to patients, co-workers, health care providers, and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. provides a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; 401(k); free fitness center and more. If you want to apply your unique skillset to a diverse, caring, growing nonprofit that serves 50,000 patients, please apply.
You can make a difference – in your life and the lives of others.
OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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