Registered Dietitian

Founded in 1967, Waikiki Health is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers a Patient-Centered Medical Home targeting our community’s most vulnerable populations. Our clinical and program sites provide holistic care in welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environments. Waikiki Health’s mission is to provide quality medical and social services that are accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

Our Values

We are committed to providing the highest quality care and services to our island community.
We believe that respect is the foundation of our interpersonal relationships.
We maintain empathy and kindness, treating everyone as ohana.
We are creative and flexible in meeting community needs.
We will help empower others to reach their highest potential.
We are accountable to the community we serve and to each other.

Waikiki Health is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian.

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $116,000, with placement within the range determined by qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours weekly), Monday – Friday

Benefits

Health insurance (Employee only) 100% premium paid once eligible.
14 Paid holidays
Parking included
403(b) Retirement Plan Participation effective within 4 weeks of employment
Matching is offered once eligible with a 3-year vesting period

Perks

HOLO Bus Pass benefits
BIKI bike rental benefits
Company Shirt

Summary of Position: Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Operations, the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for WH patients of the primary care clinic. Within the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist collaborates with staff members to provide integrated, comprehensive, and patient centered care to help patients with chronic diseases reach their health goals through MNT.

Qualifications and Abilities

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited institution, completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program (Dietetic Internship), and a Master’s Degree (highly preferred)
Clinical Specialization: Prior experience or specialized certifications in chronic disease management (e.g., Certified Diabetics Care and Education Specialist, HIV/AIDS nutritional therapy, or related specialties) is highly preferred
Professional Registration: Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
State Regulation: Current Licensed Dietitian (LD) status in the State of Hawaii
Affiliations: Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the Hawaii Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (HAND) is preferred
Mobility: Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for required local travel

General Duties include but are not limited to

Population Identification & Referrals

Collaborates with medical providers, data analysts, and care teams to identify and target high-risk Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) populations (e.g., uncontrolled A1c, uncontrolled blood pressure) who would clinically benefit from Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).

Comprehensive Nutrition Care Process (NCP)

Assesses patients’ nutritional status, evaluates clinical findings, and develops, monitors, and revises individualized, patient-centered nutrition care plans featuring measurable SMART goals.

Complex Chronic Disease Management

Provides high-quality, ongoing one-to-one MNT and acts as a clinical consultant to physicians and treatment teams for complex, multi-morbid patients (e.g., Diabetes, HIV, hypertension) requiring intricate medication or nutritional regimens.

Specialized Clinical Program Implementation

Executes evidence-based clinical initiatives, including that the American Heart Association’s Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure (SMBP) program, and utilizes specialized diagnostic tools such as Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to track baseline and treatment progress.

Interdisciplinary & Community Collaboration

Actively participates in case conferences, quality improvement (QAPI) initiatives, and community planning, while developing cross-functional group interventions and maintaining local Oahu health and food equity resource frameworks.

Other duties as assigned

*Waikiki Health requires proof of the following immunization; with or without reasonable accommodation: TB skin test or chest x-ray, Hep B (optional).

Interested candidates should apply through our ADP Workforce Now interface:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=d2354195-5aa4-430f-8772-667797e2561e&sid=V2Fpa2lraWg%3D&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

Those requiring assistance are encouraged to reach out to our organization at (808) 922-4787. Visit our website for more information: www.waikikihealth.org

Waikiki Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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