Nutritionist Supervisor

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

3d•$55,000 - $67,000

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. The Richmond & Henrico County Health Districts (RHHD) are on the forefront of Public Health and Population Health. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs. We accomplish this by exposing and addressing the root causes of health disparities and protecting health through disease prevention and monitoring, providing clinical services, nutrition services, environmental health services, vital records, emergency planning, and building health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors. WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH! The Virginia Department of Health is currently seeking a Nutritionist Supervisor to join the Richmond City Health District. The Nutritionist Supervisor will play a critical role in supervising nutrition staff in clinics and/or coordinating all WIC and other nutritional program components district wide. Some of the duties are as follows: • Oversees staffing, training, and adherence to policies and procedures. • Supports program planning, monitoring, and performance analysis. • Collaborates with district staff, ensures a welcoming customer environment, and resolves inquiries or complaints. • Reviews medical, hematological, and anthropometric data to interpret needs and document findings • Provides nutrition education, develops individualized care plans, sets goals, and makes appropriate referrals. • Promotes nutrition programs and best practices, serving as a subject matter expert when needed. This is a restricted position which is solely funded by Federal WIC Funds. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds. VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination. The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come join our team!

Requirements

Knowledge of principles/practices of nutrition/dietetics & it’s relationship to public health/regulations or standards for program
Knowledge of nutrition principles & ability to make nutritional assessments
Ability to communicate effectively with patients & staff members
Ability to respond to public inquiry regarding the nutrition program
Must meet requirements for use of title, dietitian/nutritionist as authorized by 54.1 – 2731 of Code of VA; prefer Registered Dietitian

Nice To Haves

Registration by Commission on Dietetic Registration
Obtain certification as Competent Professional Authority within (6) months of hire

Responsibilities

Oversees staffing, training, and adherence to policies and procedures.
Supports program planning, monitoring, and performance analysis.
Collaborates with district staff, ensures a welcoming customer environment, and resolves inquiries or complaints.
Reviews medical, hematological, and anthropometric data to interpret needs and document findings
Provides nutrition education, develops individualized care plans, sets goals, and makes appropriate referrals.
Promotes nutrition programs and best practices, serving as a subject matter expert when needed.