Certified Nutritionist

Certified Nutritionist – Closes 12/22/2025 at Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.

Location:

Siletz, OR.

Employment type:

Full Time, Exempt (Limited Duration). Salary: $34.73/hr.

• Responsible for completing individual nutrition assessments and nutrition therapy for patients identified as diabetic, pre‑diabetic, at‑risk, or other nutritional‑related disease, or as requested by SCHC providers.
• Provide support to the Diabetes and Community Health departments by assisting with outreach content around nutrition, scheduling, counseling, tracking, and reporting outcomes.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans that consider medical and nutritional needs, laboratory results, cultural and personal preferences, finances, and the patient’s personal goals.
• Work with clinic medical providers and team members to coordinate care between the patient and provider.
• Serve as a nutritional resource for all staff members by compiling information, including pamphlets, booklets, articles, and other resources for use in nutrition programs.
• Make referrals to Diabetes Personal Trainers, Life Coaches, Tobacco Cessation, Community Health Advocates, and other local resources as appropriate; help with billing and streamlined case management by acting as the rendering provider.
• Teach group education sessions related to nutrition and/or oversee such training presented by other staff.
• Develop nutrition lesson plans, education handouts, pamphlets, and visual aids as deemed appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Certified Nutritionist with a license to work in Oregon and Washington, or eligible to apply for an Oregon/Washington nutrition license. Minimum 2 years experience working in a clinical setting, preferably with people with diabetes.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred, or an interest in obtaining certification.

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with Next Gen EMR preferred.
• Experience working with the Native American / Alaska Native community is preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills with strengths in teamwork, cooperative problem solving, and customer service responsibilities. Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by utilizing excellent interpersonal and communication skills to manage sometimes stressful and emotional situations.
• Knowledge of the concepts and requirements of managing and maintaining confidential information and communications.
• Knowledge of social, cultural, and economic factors of individuals and families as they apply to public health nutrition and the ability to adapt their food preferences into individual nutritional plans.
• A thorough knowledge of human nutrition and its relationship to health and disease.

• Must have experience providing nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and groups from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

• Certified Lifestyle Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able to engage and persuade clients using a variety of tools such as motivational interviewing, Critical Conversations Framework, etc.
• Independently plan, manage, and organize work, and set priorities and goals for individual patients and the overall program.
• Must manage multiple projects and adapt to changing assignments and priorities.
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued to achieve the vision and mission of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.
• Effectively engage in clinic and community health functions to promote wellness through healthy behaviors and community improvements.
• Ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Proficiently use the Nutrition Care Process as a systematic approach to providing high-quality nutrition care for assessment and reassessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Effectively counsel, motivate, and teach patients, their families, and staff on healthy behaviors.
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