Public Health Nutritionist 3
About The Position
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. This position serves as a Public Health Nutritionist 3/Registered Dietitian (RD) within a clinic providing services primarily for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and to other public health programs as needed. This position has clinical, administrative, and community job responsibilities. Make a meaningful impact on the health of women, infants, and children by providing expert nutrition counseling, promoting breastfeeding, leading clinic quality initiatives, and building strong community partnerships. Join a team dedicated to improving public health through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Requirements
- Possession of a permanent Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist license
- Two years of licensed experience in public health nutrition or dietetics in a clinical setting
Responsibilities
- Conducting nutritional assessments and counseling to WIC participants
- Performing individual high-risk nutrition counseling to the most vulnerable WIC participants
- Managing special formula ordering and inventory
- Serving as the breastfeeding coordinator and as the subject matter expert in nutrition and breastfeeding for the community
- Evaluating WIC clinic activities and providing feedback to improve clinic quality of services and takes an active role in completing required annual clinic management and self-management evaluations
- Trains new staff
- Serves as preceptor for eligible dietetic interns, and as liaison between the WIC clinic and external community partners
- Conducting outreach to community partners regarding specific patient care needs and maintains effective working relationships with all medical providers
- Reporting community needs or concerns back to regional leadership
- Participates in community health fairs and other events to increase community awareness of public health topics and promote services provided by clinic locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
