Pay Rate: $2,700.00 - $2,900.00 gross per week
Number of Positions: 1
Specialty: Nutrition
EMR: RPMS
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: All inclusive (provider must cover rental car) Client offers complimentary lodging options 3 min walk from the facility if available.
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm
Procedures:
- 10-12 ppd
- Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, evaluate clinical data, and diagnose nutrition-related conditions for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
- Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans addressing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, renal disease, and obesity.
- Provide one-on-one and group counseling to motivate behavioral lifestyle changes, utilizing patient-centered techniques like motivational interviewing.
- Review, update, and modify care goals regularly based on patient progress and clinical outcomes.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Experience working with IHS and Native populations is required
- Experience working with underserved communities is strongly preferred
- Public health nutrition knowledge and experience is required
- Must be comfortable working across a broad patient population and balancing both clinical and community-based nutrition responsibilities
- Cannot take a diabetic educator
LICENSE
- AK license required before start date
- Must hold RD license
- BLS
ABOUT THE FACILITY
Kenai offers premier salmon fishing on the Kenai River, stunning views of volcanoes from sandy beaches, and rich Russian heritage in Old Town. Key activities include
visiting the Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center, hiking at Daubenspeck Family Park, watching for beluga whales, and exploring historical sites like the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Mobile Timekeeping