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.

Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system!

 

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.