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Nutritionist Registered Dietitian Job opening - Clay County PHC state Missouri ( Job openings )
Clay County PHC , state Missouri
( By Press Release office )
2022-04-22T00:00 - 2022-05-22T00:00 | 12 | 3
The Health Center seeks candidates for the Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian position.
As part of the WIC Team, the Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian provides accurate nutrition assessments, assigns risk factors, and provides appropriate nutrition and breastfeeding education to all participants according to the state Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program policies and procedures.
Duties and other assigned tasks and responsibilities are designed to meet CCPHC’s mission of delivering the essential public health services of prevention, promotion and protection to the communities of Clay County, as well as a response to the CCPHC Strategic Plan. We highly value diversity and inclusion, and believe that every employee can make a positive impact in our communities.
This position is eligible for a partial remote work schedule following a six-month training period.
Position Status
: Full-time employee. Pay Grade 4: Nutritionists, Pay Grade 5: Registered Dietitians.
Duties Include:
Coordinates all nutrition and breastfeeding services provided to participants
Provides breastfeeding education and support to all participants; completes a breastfeeding assessment; provide proper counseling and support in a manner that is consistent with WIC regulations, policies and initiatives
Provides participant-centered nutrition education and counseling for high-risk participants, completes the high-risk care plan and documents the nutrition education contact
Participates in conducting studies and surveys
Provides recommendations for improvement of nutrition education materials used in the WIC program
Obtains and documents demographic information, height/length, weight measurements, hemoglobin/hematocrit values, oral and nutrition assessments and other necessary medical and/or health information to certify WIC participants
Determines health, medical and nutrition eligibility by assigning risk factors and explaining the certifying risk factors to the participant
Recommends appropriate supplemental foods, exempt formulas and WIC eligible medical foods in accordance with policies and procedures
Provides relevant, culturally appropriate, health/nutrition information and referral services to participants
Processes client vouchers
May act as the Breastfeeding Coordinator if assigned by the local WIC provider
Proactively provides feedback for improvements that improve quality, efficiency, cost savings, productivity, systems, and/or procedures
Maintains strict confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
Reports for special assigned duties during a public health emergency, if applicable
Other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public health nutrition, dietetics, nutrition, food science, home economics or closely related field; including or supplemented by at least 15 semester hours in foods and nutrition including one or more courses in diet therapy and community nutrition; or completion of an undergraduate curriculum approved by the American Dietetic Association is required. Registration or current eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration may be accepted in lieu of other specified qualifications.
Must have or be able to obtain professional liability insurance
Excellent communication and computer skills are required
Must have a current driver’s license and auto insurance
Must successfully complete state required training within the time designated by state WIC office and successfully complete any mandatory re-training
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A pdf version is also available in the menu above. To apply by mail select “Download Application” and send completed application along with resume/cover letter where applicable to Clay County Public Health Center, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Haines Dr., Liberty, MO 64068.
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