SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job 

Ambulatory Medical Nutrition Therapy 

Serves on and works closely with the multidisciplinary ambulatory healthcare team to provide individual or group nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, education, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation using the Nutrition Care Process for ambulatory patients. 

Documents nutrition care provided using established departmental protocol in patient’s medical record including relevant coding. 

Inpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy 

Conducts nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, education, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation using the Nutrition Care Process for all hospitalized patients at all levels of care and age. 

Documents nutrition care provided using established departmental protocol in patient’s medical record.  

Nutritional Management 

Makes daily decisions on nutritional management about a wide range of clinical problems for both inpatients and outpatients. 

Keeps up to date in all clinical areas to manage daily problems as well as on call. 

Complex problems may require literature searches and/or consultation with medical staff, other dietitians, or other health professionals to determine a management plan. 

Prioritizes time within the constraints of food service, short-term admissions, and coordination of nutritional care with other members of the health care team. 

Maintains and applies current scientific knowledge about food and nutrition to individuals and groups in states of health and disease to promote optimal health outcomes within the social, economic, and cultural context of the Alaska Native/American Indian population in accordance with SEARHC’s primary objectives and the policies and procedures of the medical nutrition services department. 

Long Term Care 

Works closely with the multidisciplinary long-term care team to provide nutrition guidance as well as individual assessments, diagnosis, education, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation using the Nutrition Care Process for residents. 

Documents nutrition care provided using established protocols in patient’s/resident’s record. 

Hospital Nutrition Services 

Works closely with the Hospital Nutrition Services staff to clarify or communicate patient diet orders, food preferences, menu choices, and formula needs. 

Completes menu revisions, modifications, and nutrient analysis of inpatient menus. 

Team Membership 

Serves as a member of the Diabetes Team and attends the Patient Care Conference when patient workload permits. 

Provides department leave and on-call coverage in collaboration with Clinical Nutrition Manager. 

May be called upon to assist with teaching diabetes prevention program, be involved with the community, and other activities that promote good nutrition.

Additional Details:

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required 

Bachelor’s degree from school whose Nutrition, Dietetic, and/or Institutional Management Programs are accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) and/or the American Dietetic Association (ADA) 

Completed an approved dietetic internship program 

Dietetic registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration 

Licensure from the State of Alaska, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing required within six months of hire 

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) desirable 

Experience Required 

Two years’ experience as a clinical dietitian is preferred 

Knowledge of 

Advanced level of medical nutrition therapy 

Clinical knowledge 

Working level of computer knowledge 

Human behavior and techniques for effective behavior change 

Skills in 

Clinical nutrition services: screening, assessment, diagnosis, education, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation using the Nutrition Care Process for patients at all levels of care and all ages 

Education, counseling, and teaching 

Ability to 

Work with other staff members: Hospital Nutrition staff and Other healthcare professionals: physicians, nurses, ward clerks, and other diabetes team members.

Function independently on assigned patient care units 

Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, hospital and medical staff, and physicians.

Position Information:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!