DIETITIAN/OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64906075

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a public health nutrition position working as a Public Health Nutritionist in the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. Employee provides nutrition education and support in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor. This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County Policies, Protocols, and Procedures. This position has been delegated custodial authority for their Program/Unit's information set(s) and/or secured areas(s).

Requirements

• Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics.
• Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health or disease.
• Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to interpret anthropometric, biochemical, dietary and clinical data.
• Ability to provide nutrition education to others.
• Ability to develop educational plans and materials.
• Ability to make nutritional assessments and develop nutrition care plans.
• Ability to provide counseling and/or referral services to promote health and normal nutrition.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must have required registration in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code.
• Must have a Florida Licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist.
• Must be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Must be able to work early morning, late evening, and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition assessment, education and counseling to WIC medical high risk, high risk and low risk clients.
• Develops nutrition care plans.
• Provides breastfeeding promotion, education and support to WIC clients.
• Responsible for documenting all client contacts in the WIC FL-WISE Data System.
• Determines client program eligibility.
• Work is performed following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
• Assists in the in-service education for WIC staff.
• Acts on behalf of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor or Senior Public Health Nutritionist during their absence.
• Performs anthropometric measurements and hematological testing for WIC clients following DHM 150 -24 rules and regulations.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings and staff development activities as required.
• Completes leave, attendance, EARS, travel and any other reports as required and according to established procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed