Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - WIC Job at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Bethel, AK

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  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  • Bethel, AK

Job Description

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - WIC

Bethel, Alaska

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:
Responsible for the provision of nutritional care, case management and care coordination with medical providers for the nutritionally high risk clients and all eligible participants served by the WIC Program. Dietitians will additionally be responsible for completing Enteral Nutrition Prescription Request (ENPR) forms. Travels to surrounding villages to provide care and WIC certification. Works as a team member with other CPAs and WIC staff to provide timely and accurate certification. Participates in continuous process of program improvement. Provides outreach in the form of community classes, presentations, and events. Mentors and trains other staff.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum education requirements required by the State of Alaska to maintain Dietitian Licensure or Nutritionist Licensure.
New graduates accepted. Prefer experience providing nutrition & breastfeeding education, counseling and promotion to pregnant, breastfeeding, post partum, children, and infant participants.
Maintain State of Alaska Dietitian Licensure or Nutritionist Licensure. Maintain BLS certification.
Computer, Hemocue machine, weighing scales, height board, electric breast pumps, xerox and telephones.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nutrition and health promotion. Prenatal, Breastfeeding, Post Partum, Child, and Infant nutritional issues, including Specialized Infant Formulas. Computer skills and familiar with common software applications.
Serve as a mentor/ resource person to CPAs. Act as WIC Coordinator prn.

Benefits Include:

Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
Eleven paid holidays
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement plans
Employee Wellness Center
Plus More!

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Additional Information:
ID: 15266
Location: Bethel
Department: Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
Employment Duration: 80 Full time
Temporary Status: Not Applicable
Hours per Week: 40
Minimum Hourly Pay: 44.00
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Relief, Flexible hours,

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