Nutritionist - Newton County WIC

GNR Public Health • Newton Health Center, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, directs and coordinates the provision of nutrition services of specific nutrition programs such as the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Recommends nutritional care plans and documents plan and progress in the medical records; interprets current research regarding dietary treatment and provides assistance and consultation for other health care professionals.

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.
• Verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
• One year of experience as a dietitian/nutritionist (for Clinical Nutritionist role).
• Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration (for Clinical Nutritionist role).
• Licensure as a Dietitian in the state of Georgia (for Clinical Nutritionist role).

Nice To Haves

• Public Health WIC Experience.
• Bi-lingual in English & Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the provision of nutrition services of specific nutrition programs such as the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
• Recommends nutritional care plans and documents plan and progress in the medical records.
• Interprets current research regarding dietary treatment.
• Provides assistance and consultation for other health care professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level