Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - WIC Job at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Bethel, AK

R3g0cWNCaEVmMTRWTHlZSDFHNVVZMlRvRXc9PQ==
  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  • Bethel, AK

Job Description

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - WIC

Bethel, Alaska

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:
Responsible for the provision of nutritional care, case management and care coordination with medical providers for the nutritionally high risk clients and all eligible participants served by the WIC Program. Dietitians will additionally be responsible for completing Enteral Nutrition Prescription Request (ENPR) forms. Travels to surrounding villages to provide care and WIC certification. Works as a team member with other CPAs and WIC staff to provide timely and accurate certification. Participates in continuous process of program improvement. Provides outreach in the form of community classes, presentations, and events. Mentors and trains other staff.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum education requirements required by the State of Alaska to maintain Dietitian Licensure or Nutritionist Licensure.
New graduates accepted. Prefer experience providing nutrition & breastfeeding education, counseling and promotion to pregnant, breastfeeding, post partum, children, and infant participants.
Maintain State of Alaska Dietitian Licensure or Nutritionist Licensure. Maintain BLS certification.
Computer, Hemocue machine, weighing scales, height board, electric breast pumps, xerox and telephones.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nutrition and health promotion. Prenatal, Breastfeeding, Post Partum, Child, and Infant nutritional issues, including Specialized Infant Formulas. Computer skills and familiar with common software applications.
Serve as a mentor/ resource person to CPAs. Act as WIC Coordinator prn.

Benefits Include:

Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
Eleven paid holidays
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement plans
Employee Wellness Center
Plus More!

C#

Additional Information:
ID: 15266
Location: Bethel
Department: Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
Employment Duration: 80 Full time
Temporary Status: Not Applicable
Hours per Week: 40
Minimum Hourly Pay: 44.00
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Relief, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

Capstone Search Advisors

Night Shift Supervisor Job at Capstone Search Advisors

 ...Night Shift Production Supervisor Essential Duties & Responsibilities Operations and Support Communicate with production management regarding production schedules and customer orders Coordinate startups by communicating with teams to ensure lines are prepared... 

Family Eldercare

Grants and Development Manager Job at Family Eldercare

Grants and Development Manager Location Hybrid work in Austin, TX : Position Summary: The Grants and Development Manager is primarily responsible for supervising grant-writing activities and managing post-award compliance and reporting activities for grants and targeted... 

Magical Toys

Mobile Application Developer Job at Magical Toys

 ...Senior Engineer Magical Toys App Development Location: San Francisco:Full-time | Founding Team About Magical Toys Magical...  ...-stack or front-end engineer experience Strong React and mobile-first development skills Experience with backend development... 

Perfect Game

Warehouse Associate Job at Perfect Game

Job Description As a Warehouse Associate, your primary focus will be on receiving, sorting, loading and unloading merchandise at our Kennesaw, GA warehouse. This role will require strong knowledge of warehouse operations. Our ideal candidate will be collaborative and ...

IT Data Solutions

UKG Ready Payroll Consultant Job at IT Data Solutions

 ...and Implementation, Augmented/Virtual Reality, Cybersecurity, Human Centric Design, Managed Services, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). We turn big data into actionable intelligence to help reach your mission objectives. Our IT data solutions help you to increase...