Nutritionist

Union County•Monroe, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutritionist, under general supervision, provides comprehensive nutrition services to participants enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, determining program eligibility, providing participant-centered nutrition education and counseling, prescribing WIC food benefits, promoting and supporting breastfeeding, maintaining accurate electronic medical records, and collaborating with healthcare providers and community partners. The Nutritionist ensures services are delivered in accordance with USDA, North Carolina WIC Program, county, and local agency policies while supporting positive maternal and child health outcomes.

Requirements

Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education- approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a Bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university; or a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university.
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED.
Within (30) thirty days of employment you must provide immunization records, provide proof of immunity, or receive/start the required vaccination series, as applicable, along with complying with any necessary screenings, as required by the Union County Division of Public Health and its Healthcare Personnel Immunization and Tuberculosis Screening Policy, in accordance with applicable law.
This position may be subject to a fingerprint background check.
Applicants for a position of employment required to work with children in any capacity will be required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments utilizing anthropometric, biochemical, dietary, medical, developmental, and socioeconomic information.
Determines participant eligibility based on federal and state WIC nutrition risk criteria.
Completes WIC certification, recertification, and mid-certification assessments in accordance with program policies.
Accurately assesses height, weight, length, hemoglobin values, and Body Mass Index (BMI).
Develops individualized nutrition care plans based on participant needs.
Provides participant-centered nutrition education and counseling utilizing evidence-based practices and motivational interviewing techniques.
Provides nutrition education through individual counseling, group education, classes, printed materials, and other approved educational methods.
Teaches infant feeding and other nutrition education classes as assigned.
Promotes healthy eating behaviors throughout pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood.
Determines and issues appropriate WIC food benefits in accordance with federal and state regulations, ensuring that food packages that reflect participants' nutritional needs, medical conditions, and breastfeeding status.
Promotes and supports breastfeeding as the normal and preferred method of infant feeding.
Provides breastfeeding education during pregnancy and postpartum visits, assists participants with common breastfeeding concerns and provides referrals to lactation specialists or healthcare providers as appropriate.
Encourages informed infant feeding decisions through evidence-based education.
Documents all participant encounters accurately, completely, and timely within the electronic health record.
Maintains compliance with USDA, NC WIC Program, state, county, and local agency policies and procedures.
Protects participants’ confidentiality in accordance with program requirements.
Communicates and coordinates care with physicians, healthcare providers, hospitals, and community agencies as appropriate to initiate and respond to requests for medical documentation and nutrition-related information.
Provides nutrition-related presentations and outreach activities within the community as requested.
Attends required trainings, staff meetings, and continuing education activities.
Assists with clinic operations, including obtaining anthropometric measurements, when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.