Akicita Federal is hiring a Dietitian/Nurse Educator to deliver integrated nutrition and health education services for the Indian Health Service (IHS) community in Jicarilla, NM. This role supports a federally served patient population by combining clinical dietary expertise with nurse educator responsibilities to improve long-term health outcomes. This role supports Indian Health Service (IHS) patients by promoting culturally appropriate nutrition and wellness practices across various clinical settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and community health.
Requirements and Responsibilities
- Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy and dietary counseling to patients across a range of chronic and acute conditions.
- - Develop and deliver culturally responsive health education programs targeting nutrition-related conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.
- - Conduct nutritional assessments, interpret lab values, and translate findings into actionable care plans in coordination with the broader clinical team.
- - Educate patients, families, and community members on disease prevention, healthy eating practices, and self-management strategies.
- - Document patient encounters, education sessions, and care plan updates accurately and in compliance with IHS standards.
- - Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to integrate nutrition and education goals into multidisciplinary treatment plans.
- - Participate in community outreach and wellness initiatives designed to address the specific health priorities of the Jicarilla Apache community.
Active, unrestricted license or registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) and/or Registered Nurse (RN) credential(s) appropriate to the dual dietitian/nurse educator scope of this role.
- - CDE or CDHE Certification required - Certified Diabetic Educator
- - Relevant degree in dietetics, nursing, or a closely related healthcare field.
- - Demonstrated clinical experience providing dietary counseling and/or patient health education in a healthcare setting.
- - Ability to work independently within an IHS or comparable federally operated outpatient/community health environment.
- - Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).
- - Must be able to travel
$110,000 - $140,000 a year
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What sets candidates apart:
- - Prior experience working within Indian Health Service, tribal health programs, or other federally operated community health settings.
- - Background serving Native American or other underserved rural populations with a culturally humble, community-centered approach.
- - Experience with diabetes education and management, including Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential or equivalent training.
- - Familiarity with public health nutrition or community health education program design and facilitation.
- - Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to the communities served in northern New Mexico.
About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.
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