NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64003795
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About The Position
This position provides nutrition assessment, nutrition education, breastfeeding education and counseling, including high risk care plans, when appropriate to clients enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This position requires independent judgement based on information found in the DHM 150-24 Policy and Procedure Manual for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC,) FL-WiSE Clinic Manual, and WiSE Notes. Certifies and recertifies clients for the WIC program including nutrition assessment and assignment of nutrition risk factors based upon procedures found in DHM 150-24 Policy and Procedure Manual. Prescribes and makes changes in the WIC food packages for clients. Provides high risk nutrition care plans for clients enrolled in the WIC Program. Documents high risk nutrition care plan in the FL-WiSE system using the SOAP (Subjective, Objectives, Assessment and Plan) method. Provides close follow up to high-risk nutrition clients ensuring the required number of high-risk contacts are met. Conducts monthly education in-services for Nutrition Educators and CPA staff at the Clermont WIC office. Conducts quarterly training of the Nutrition Education Kit for staff at the Clermont WIC office. Collects and evaluates information from WIC records, which can be used for quality improvement purposes. Ensures quality assurance record reviews include records from the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) at the Clermont WIC office. Makes referrals to other provider agencies in an appropriate manner. Maintains records and reports, such as the Employee Activity Report (EARs), travel and timesheets in an accurate and timely manner. Attends and participates in staff development training and required in-service training sessions, as well as regularly scheduled Florida Department of Health in Lake County staff meetings. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
