Paid Diabetes Certification

Pay dependent on experience, starting at $59,500/year

Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Exempt

The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy for health center patients. 

In this role you’ll provide impactful medical nutrition therapy across seven HealthNet locations in Indianapolis, helping patients build healthier lives through accessible, personalized nutrition support. The Clinical Dietitian works side-by-side with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care, educate healthcare professionals on nutrition best practices, and contribute actively to the development of new programs that meet the needs of the community. This position plays a pivotal role on the Diabetes Care Team, advocating for optimal nutrition and wellness strategies for the diverse patients we serve.

Schedule

• Full-Time.
• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, some remote work available after probationary period. 

Providing services to the following locations

• Barrington Health Center - 3401 East Raymond St. Indianapolis, IN 46203
• Downtown Health Center - 1801 North Senate Blvd., Suite 310, Indianapolis, IN 46202
• Martindale Brightwood Health Center - 2855 N Keystone Avenue, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46218
• People’s Health Center - 2340 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
• Southeast Health Center - 901 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46203
• Southwest Health Center - 1522 W Morris Street, Indianapolis, IN 46221
• Speedway Health Center - 6020 Crawfordsville Road, Suite 102, Indianapolis, IN 46224

Patient Care

• Assesses and evaluates the nutritional status of individual patients in health and disease throughout the life cycle.
• Develops and recommends a course of nutrition therapy to influence treatment.
• Evaluates the effects of nutritional intervention on patients to provide feedback regarding the appropriateness of various treatments.
• Provides consultation for the development and implementation of procedures for the provision of nutrition care to the patient.
• Applies a minimum of one health literacy method when communicating with patients/clients.

Nutritional Care Plan

• Constructs and coordinates all aspects of the nutrition care plan, including the identification of short- and long-term goals, delineation of treatment modalities, and education plans.
• Communicates and monitors implementation of the nutrition care plan.
• Documents all aspects of nutrition care to ensure that regulatory agencies' standards are met and to provide communication to all team members.

Education

• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates nutrition education for patients/clients, including the identification of appropriate settings (i.e. clinical and community) and materials to assure that necessary nutrition education is provided about the needs of the individual.
• Communicates pertinent information to other health care professionals and educates the practitioners.

Performance Assessment and Improvement

• Provides nutrition leadership in reviewing and developing patient education materials, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assists in developing program objectives. Collects data to monitor objectives and recommends opportunities for improvement.

Program Development

Works with a multidisciplinary team (social work, quality, pharmacy,) to develop programs that increase access to and use of healthy foods

Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by the hiring manager.

Who is HealthNet?

https://www.indyhealthnet.org/

HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet’s mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.   

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Currently not sponsoring work visa.
• Requires registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or (RDN) or registry eligible.
• Requires Licensed Dietitian in the State of Indiana (LD) or license eligible.
• Master's degree required. 
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) is preferred or willing to obtain certification.
• Requires CPR/BLS Certification.
• Requires the ability to develop medical care plans for oral nutrition therapy.
• Reliable transportation.
• Positive and engaging attitude.
• Enjoys working with a diverse patient population.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Presents empathy and understanding of patient population.

Physical Requirement

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping; as well as abilities of repeated bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds is a necessary function of this position.
• Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
• Will be exposed to all patient elements.
• Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written.

Why work for HealthNet?

• Employer-Paid Diabetes Care Certification
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Health Savings Account within certain medical plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D 
• Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Domestic Partner Leave
• Wellness Programs
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral program

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.