Dietitian

Georgia Department of Public Health•Lowndes County, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full time, grant funded, benefit eligible position, located in Lowndes County, Georgia. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

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 AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Bachelor's or Masters degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university that meets specific coursework criteria.
Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

Under supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease.
Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups or the public.
Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility.