We are looking for:

We are looking for a team member who is passionate about serving our community of patients and enjoys working in a team! Day to day, registered dieticians: 

• Provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and education to clients of YNHS
• Attend case conferences regularly with other YNHS MSS team members to address the comprehensive needs of the clients
• Assist in the development of YNHS Nutrition policies, protocols, and quality assurance standards
• Develop and maintain appropriate connections with other dietitians in the community who may share YNHS clients
• Work in coordination with other YNHS health providers to develop education programs for YNHS patients and staff
• Provide high-risk counseling to WIC clients
• Provide diabetes education to YNHS patients; participate in an interdisciplinary team of diabetic interventions as requested
• Participate in quality assurance activities and peer review as requested
• Assist in the development of the annual WIC Nutrition Education Plan
• Work cooperatively with students, modeling and directing dietetic activities
• Participate in staff in-service training; assume janitorial duties as required; other miscellaneous tasks as assigned
• Maintain the confidentiality of clients and staff
• Maintain an organized, clean, efficient, and confidential work area
• Represent YNHS in local meetings as requested
• Perform related work or other tasks as requested

Position details:

• $34-$39.10/hour
• Master's Degree in Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition, or Registered as a Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or Eligible for registration by the CDR
• Experience in Maternal Child Health or have a willingness to learn
• Certification or experience as a Diabetic Educator preferred 
• Skill in customer service
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Skills in data entry
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely 
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions 
• Preference will be given to bilingual English/Spanish speakers or those proficient in ASL
• This job requires that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Benefits:

• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement insurance
• Ten paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave and/or cash-out options
• Retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission

About YNHS

If you are a mission-driven team player with a passion for quality and compassion for the underserved, YNHS is the place for you.

With over 350 valued employees and 19 years of HRSA funding in primary care, behavioral health integration, quality improvement, and more, we serve over 90,000 patients annually. 

Our patients are as diverse as our community and anyone is welcome, including migrant and seasonal farm workers, residents in public housing, and those experiencing homelessness. Our commitment to serving the underserved extends throughout our local communities, with targeted outreach to even the most remote areas of our valley. As a Community Health Center, at least half of our volunteer Board of Directors are users of our services. This governance model keeps us focused on the needs of our patients and the community. 

If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with a rewarding work-life balance that can provide tangible improvements in the lives of those in need, join our team today!

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in the workplace and are committed to an inclusive work environment.