Public Health Nutrition Coordinator- Registered Dietitian

Onslow County•Jacksonville, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs under the leadership of the WIC Program Manager, functions as a member of the community health team, assessing the nutritional needs of individuals and groups within the community, and planning, coordinating, and evaluating the nutritional component of health care services. Will be responsible for the operational supervision of nutrition professionals and paraprofessional staff. Our core values— Resilience , Excellence , Accountability , Customer Service , and Honesty —are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular working hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge and skill in comprehensive nutrition assessment and care planning, including problem diagnosis, counseling, and evaluation of clients from diverse backgrounds and ages, who have a multitude of complex, high-risk medical needs.
Advanced knowledge and skill in medical terminology, theoretical principles and practices of normal and clinical nutrition and dietetics, particularly in areas of disease pathophysiology and medical rehabilitation.
Advanced, in-depth expertise in a clinical specialty area may be required.
Advanced level of knowledge in case management and care coordination, health care ethics, documentation in the medical record, quality assurance, management of nutrition services.
Advanced skill in interpreting nutrition standards to other health professionals and the public is needed.
Advanced level of knowledge of the organization and delivery of local health administration, delivery of local services, funding methodologies and of the roles of the various members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Demonstrated ability in staff development, assuring staff accountability, and conducting personnel performance evaluations.
Ability to adapt to emerging or unprecedented problems by extending accepted methods or developing new methods and interventions.
Ability to justify budget requests as well as, monitor, analyze, and manage allocated resources.
Basic skill in the consultant process, both as consultant and consultee.
Strong knowledge of current scientific information regarding nutrition, diet, and health and the ability to relate this information to clients, professionals, and the general public.
Full range of skill in conducting a nutrition education or community needs assessment.
Strong ability to interpret policy and protocols into operational procedures and work priorities.
Full range of skill in organizing and coordinating the work of others.
Full range of skill in presenting ideas orally and in a writing a clear, concise manner.
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a Master’s degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition from an accredited college or university and one year of experience; or Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education and two years of nutrition experience.
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with the North Carolina Board of Nutrition/Dietetics.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process and International Dietetic and Nutrition Terminology.
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care based on nutritional needs and available resources, and evaluate and monitor progress of nutritional services provided to program participants, individuals and families with a multitude of medical conditions and nutrition concerns.
In addition to coordinating and supervising WIC nutrition services and staff, the Public Health Nutrition Coordinator is expected to maintain an active clinical role by regularly providing direct nutrition services to clients.
This position is responsible for assisting with clinic operations by providing frontline coverage during periods of increased demand, planned or unplanned staff absences to ensure continuity of services, and to maintain efficient workflow, while balancing supervisory and administrative responsibilities.
The Coordinator is expected to maintain clinical competency, model best practices, and provide leadership through active participation in the delivery of nutrition services.
Ensures that nutrition programs are implemented and operated in a systematic manner and in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Develop, interpret and implement policies, standards and guidelines, identify improvement opportunities and conduct quality assurance activities.
Participate in advisory committees, including standing committees, ad hoc workgroups, grant reviews and special initiatives.
Mentor, coach and supervise staff.
Assess training needs, identify and address performance issues and coordinate and/or provide appropriate training resources and opportunities.
Communicate program goals and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders through in-services, training sessions, orientation and outreach events.
Assess community nutrition needs, promote, and design community programs to meet those needs; foster collaborative community partnerships.
Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteers.
Other related programmatic assignments as determined by management.