Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.

As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.

Why work for us?

• Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.”

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Nutritionist who:

The Degreed Nutritionist is a member of the nutrition education team. The Nutritionist assesses moderate to high-risk clients, develops their individualized nutrition care plans, provides nutrition counseling and may assist the Dietitian Supervisor or Nutritionist Supervisor with managing a site. The Nutritionist works under the leadership of the Dietitian Supervisor or Nutritionist Supervisor. The Nutritionist will need to apply to the internship within the first three years of employment.

*** Opportunity for paid internship.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide quality customer service to clients and team members with an attitude of helpfulness, dignity and respect.

1. 2. Provide counseling to WIC participants at moderate to high-risk level and document in WIC Wise (the WIC Integrated Statewide Database Information System).

1. 3. Develop and record an individualized nutrition care plan according to established protocol.

1. 4. Submit the required documentation and billing documents for reimbursement (for CPSP encounters) in EHR Electronic Health Record

1. 5. Conduct nutrition health education classes to participants, staff and the community as needed.

1. 6. Participate in community outreach and promotional activities.

1. 7. Assist the Dietitian Supervisor or Nutritionist Supervisor in managing the services of the site including auditing of staff files to assess WIC policy competency, 8. conducting CPSP risk charting and staff training and mentoring.

1. 8. Willingness to work at multiple sites as needed and help by phone.

1. 9. Provide education and support of breastfeeding and promote a breastfeeding friendly environment.

1. 10. Comply with established Clinica Sierra Vista and WIC policies.

1. 11. Maintain confidentiality and security at all times.

1. 12. Support the mission of Clinica Sierra Vista and the WIC program.

1. 13. Assist in certifying staff to WNA status, once WNA certification is obtained.

1. 14. Other duties as required.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nutrition with a GPA of 3.0 or above. DPD Verification Statement required.

1. 2. Leadership/volunteer experience and involvement in extracurricular activities related to nutrition and dietetics.

1. 3. Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft office and Word processing applications.

1. 4. Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance.

1. 5. Member of American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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