Nutritionist

DHRM•Suffolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Western Tidewater Health District is seeking a motivated Nutritionist to provide nutrition services to clients in clinic, school, and community settings as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The position is based in Suffolk and may occasionally require work at other district offices. The program serves the cities of Franklin and Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, Southampton County, and Pughsville. This is a restricted position funded solely by the Federal WIC Grant for a one-year period ending September 30. Funding is reviewed annually and periodically thereafter, and continued employment depends on funding availability. The position requires meeting the Virginia Code requirements for use of the Dietitian/Nutritionist title. VDH health-care personnel must provide documentation of immunization or immunity for hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a Tdap dose with boosters every 10 years; and the current seasonal influenza vaccination.

Requirements

Meet the requirements for use of the title Dietitian/Nutritionist under Virginia Code § 54.1-2731.
Have comprehensive knowledge of nutrition and dietetics principles and practices, their relationship to public health, and program regulations and standards.
Know nutrition principles and be able to make appropriate nutritional assessments for all age groups, including women, infants, and children.
Be able to obtain, interpret, and evaluate data describing the population served and the outcomes of nutrition interventions.
Have strong communication, organizational, and planning skills.
Be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff individually and in group settings.
Be able to respond to public inquiries regarding the WIC program.
Provide required documentation of immunization or immunity for hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; Tdap vaccination and boosters; and the current seasonal influenza vaccination.
Pass applicable background and screening checks, including state and federal criminal history, child abuse and neglect registry, HHS OIG exclusion list, employment reference, and E-Verify checks.

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietitian credential preferred.
Prior public health experience and/or WIC program experience preferred.
Knowledge of breastfeeding practices preferred.
Two years of work experience in nutrition or dietetics concurrent with or subsequent to the qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct nutritional assessments and evaluations in clinic, school, and community settings.
Develop and monitor nutritional care plans and food packages.
Certify clients for participation in available public health programs.
Schedule, provide, and document basic and secondary/high-risk nutrition education.
Refer clients to programs such as Medicaid, AFDC, and SNAP benefits.
Perform other related administrative tasks as needed.