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Providence Dietitian - PKIMC Nutrition Counseling in Kodiak, Alaska
Description
Assessment of medical nutrition therapy needs based upon patient's medical diagnosis, laboratory values, anthropometric measures, medications, age-specific requirements, and other co-morbidity factors identified by the Registered Dietitian or other members of the health care team. Development, implementation, and management of an individualized, interdisciplinary team plan of care designed to achieve maximum nutrition support. Counseling and education of patient/family in the application of medical nutrition therapy principles that will be integral to patient's long-term recovery and health.
May include assessment of lactation support needs of obstetrical patients and newborns, based on delivery circumstances, feeding and growth indicators, and input from patient and other health care professionals. Provision of individualized lactation support to optimize patient breastfeeding goals. Acts as an advocate for breastfeeding and lactation consultant to medical staff as requested.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Kodiak Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Hours: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, Day Shift, 40 Hours Per Week.
$10,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
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Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree Food and Nutrition or related field.
Continuing education in accordance with policies determined by the American Dietetic Association for maintenance of registered status.
Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: Alaska Dietitian License Or
Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: Alaska Nutritionist License
Upon hire: National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration
Completion of a dietetic internship program.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Upon hire: Certified Diabetes Educator
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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About the Team
Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 221259
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Clinical Nutrition Services
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 1010 AK PKIMC NUTRIT COUNS
Address: AK Kodiak 1915 Rezanof
Work Location: Providence Kodiak Island Medical Ctr-Kodiak
Pay Range: $30.48 - $45.68
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.