Summary:
Under limited supervision, assesses plans, develops, implements and evaluates the nutritional needs of inpatients and outpatients for the Alaska Native Medical Center.

Responsibilities:

ALL

Some duties listed must be completed by a licensed dietitian. Work performed prior to receiving a license must be verified by a licensed dietitian.

Develops nutrition care plans for patients and families in coordination with all members of the health care team with short-term and long-term goals. Care plans will be documented in patient’s medical record.

Identifies educational needs of the patient and family and provides culturally sensitive nutrition counseling and education that is patient-directed, patient focused and specifically relevant to the expressed needs of the patient and family.

Provides data on procedures, consultations, appointments, interventions, results and outcomes as needed.

Documents pertinent patient medical information for optimal nutritional care.

Works closely with nurse case managers and members of the entire care team to ensure that adequate and appropriate nutrition provisions are supplied to patients as needed.

Participates in medical rounds and multidisciplinary committees. Performs other duties as assigned.

ANMC DIETITIAN II

Acts as a resource person and provides technical assistance in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, including baseline measures and intervention strategies and effective educational techniques and programs.

Serves as preceptor and mentor to dietetic interns.

Mentors Dietitian I.

ANMC DIETITIAN III

Assists with on-boarding new staff and dietetic interns.

Mentors Dietitians I & II with supportive guidance and feedback.

Manages schedules and time keeping as needed by management.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

ALL

Knowledge of normal nutrition throughout life cycle, food and drug interaction, nutrition risk factors of disease.

Knowledge of nutrition support including managing patients receiving enteral and parenteral nutrition.

Knowledge of the cultural, social and economic characteristics of Alaska Native people.

Knowledge of clinical, pathologic, radiological and laboratory studies.

Knowledge of effective and diverse teaching principles and processes in planning and providing health care.

Knowledge of family counseling, guidance and health instruction.

Knowledge of TJC nutrition standards.

Knowledge in Statistical analysis techniques and standards.

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal and local regulations and programs.

Skill in working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.

Skill conducting group education programs or one-on-one counseling.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in collecting, interpreting and evaluating clinical data to determine clinical health status.

Skill in program techniques of development.

Skill in presenting information to public groups.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

ALL

Registered Dietitians certified before January 1, 2024, need a Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field with completion of dietetic internship. Those certified on or after this date must hold a Master’s degree and meet the same requirements.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

ANMC DIETITIAN I

None

ANMC DIETITIAN II

2 years clinical nutrition experience or equivalent

ANMC DIETITIAN III

5 years clinical nutrition experience or equivalent

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

ALL

State of Alaska Dietitian License required within six (6) months of hire. Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required within six (6) months of hire.

ANMC DIETITIAN II

One board-certified nutritionally relevant credential including but not limited to Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) with the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP), Renal (CSR), Gerontological Gerontolgocial (CSG), Pediatric Critical Care (CSPCC), Oncology (CSO), Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM), Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RD-AP).

ANMC DIETITIAN III

Two board-certified nutritionally relevant credentials including but not limited to Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) with the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP), Renal (CSR), Gerontological Gerontolgocial (CSG), Pediatric Critical Care (CSPCC), Oncology (CSO), Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM), Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RD-AP).