Dietitian/Nutritionist 2
About The Position
The Fulton County Board of Health is seeking a Dietitian/Nutritionist 2 for its Community Health Services/WIC Division. This WIC Grant position plans and conducts nutritional programs that promote health and help control disease. The role provides nutritional assessment, education, and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public, and serves as a nutrition and dietetics resource to nurses, health educators, and other health care providers. The position assesses the nutritional status and special needs of Women, Infants, and Children using health records, dietary questionnaires, and knowledge of community nutrition issues. It provides counseling and develops care plans for participants who meet high-risk criteria, supports participants and caregivers in setting their own goals for change, and records SOAP documentation in participants’ electronic medical records.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- Verification statement documenting completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
- Two years of job-related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals, or two years of experience at the Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 level or an equivalent position.
Nice To Haves
- Licensure as a Dietitian in the state of Georgia.
- ACEND Verification Statement.
- Previous WIC experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct service or nutritional programs to promote health and control disease.
- Provide nutritional assessment, education, and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public.
- Serve as a nutrition and dietetics resource to nurses, health educators, and other health care providers.
- Assess the nutritional status and special needs of Women, Infants, and Children using health records, dietary questionnaires, and knowledge of community nutrition issues.
- Provide counseling and develop care plans for Women, Infants, and Children who meet high-risk criteria.
- Work with participants and/or caregivers to help them set their own goals for change.
- Record proper SOAP documentation in participants’ electronic medical records.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Training opportunities
- Health insurance
- Employee retirement plan
- Deferred compensation
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
