Registered Dietitian - Muskegon, United States - Hackley Community Care

Hackley Community Care

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Muskegon, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Registered Dietitian (RDN)

Job Type:
Full-time

Job Location:
Muskegon, MI

In this role, the Registered Dietitian (RDN) will provide comprehensive nutrition assessment, education, and support to patients within the community healthcare setting.

The RDN will be responsible for addressing the unique dietary needs of a diverse patient population and be well-versed in available community resources that can enhance the patients' access to healthy and affordable food options.

The RDN will collaborate directly with medical providers/care team as it relates to the patient's clinical dietary needs.

The RDN will also require strong interpersonal skills working directly with various community members to ensure nutritional recommendations are available to patients and promote better health outcomes in the community.

The RDN is pivotal in improving the overall health and wellbeing of the community, especially for underserved populations.

By combining nutritional expertise with knowledge of available community resources, you play a vital role in addressing health disparities and promoting healthier lifestyles within the community.

Benefits and Perks:

Generous Benefits Package
Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Quarterly Bonuses
Retirement Plan
Vendor Discounts
Work, Life, Balance

Job Qualifications:

Complete a degree from an accredited dietetics program.
Possess a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) license/certificate.
Minimum of one year providing and/or assisting in the provision of medical nutrition therapy.
Must maintain CPR/Basic Life Support certification.

Special Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of nutrition science, dietary guidelines, and cultural competency.
Familiarity with local community resources and agencies that provide food assistance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Empathy and a patientcentered approach to care.
Possesses good computer skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Possesses the ability to read and interpret documents.
Detail oriented and excellent organizational and time management skills.

More About Us:

Hackley Community Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center in Muskegon, Michigan.

Our staff of 300 brings comprehensive medical, dental, mental health and support services to families in greatest need in Muskegon County and surrounding areas.

We have a long-standing reputation and commitment to serving our patients and our staff through our core values of quality, integrity, respect, and compassion.

These core values serve as strong groundwork to continue in our work of DEI and ensuring that our staff have the culture, tools, and training to do their best work.

At Hackley Community Care, "We Commit to a Culture of Equity and Inclusion that Promotes and Celebrates a Unified Community through Diverse Voices.

Hackley Community Care:
Where the 'We' begins and ends with 'Me'".