OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64852796

State of Florida•Saint Augustine, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County is hiring an entry-level licensed dietitian to provide nutrition assessment, nutrition education, breastfeeding education, and counseling to participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The position requires independent judgment in a clinical setting. The nutritionist certifies clients by assessing anthropometric and hematological data to determine WIC eligibility in accordance with state and federal policies. The role provides and documents nutrition counseling in FLWiSE, assesses immunization status of WIC children, makes community referrals, and develops, monitors, evaluates, and revises nutrition care plans for high-risk and medically high-risk participants. The nutritionist may discuss client progress with other professionals and provide counseling after reviewing medical records. The role also provides breastfeeding education and support to pregnant and postpartum women; maintains client records and WIC reports; monitors and reconciles WIC EBT cards daily; and oversees formula distribution for the public mobile unit, including inventory records, counts, and discrepancy reporting. Additional work includes outreach, confidentiality and information-security compliance, quarterly quality-assurance record reviews, and other assigned duties. This is a temporary OPS position based in St. Johns County. It is 40 hours per week, normally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and requires daily in-office or field work. Weekend and after-hours work may be required for outreach events. The incumbent may also be called upon to work outside normal hours during public health emergencies or concerns, including duties in special needs or Red Cross shelters.

Requirements

Must be licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist under Chapter 468, Part X, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice dietetics under Chapter 64B8-45, Florida Administrative Code.
Knowledge of current science and practice in food and nutrition, dietetics, and medical nutrition therapy.
Knowledge of nutrition and dietetics concepts and theories related to growth, development, health, and disease.
Knowledge of nutrition and dietary assessment techniques.
Ability to interpret anthropometric, biochemical, dietary, and clinical data.
Ability to provide nutrition education to others.
Ability to develop comprehensive nutritional assessments and individualized nutrition care plans with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally and establish and maintain effective communication and relationships.
Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Must complete required security background checks and/or drug screening and participate in direct deposit.
Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements if applicable.

Responsibilities

Assess anthropometric and hematological data to determine WIC eligibility under applicable state and federal policies and procedures.
Provide nutrition counseling to WIC participants and document services in FLWiSE.
Assess the immunization status of WIC children and refer clients to community partners as needed.
Develop, monitor, evaluate, and revise nutrition care plans for high-risk and medically high-risk participants.
Discuss client progress with other professionals as needed and provide nutrition counseling after receiving and reviewing medical records.
Provide breastfeeding education and support to pregnant and postpartum women.
Maintain client records and generate and monitor WIC reports to support quality assurance.
Monitor and reconcile WIC EBT cards daily.
Oversee direct distribution of formulas for the public mobile unit; maintain inventory transfer spreadsheets, monthly counts, and issuance logs; and report discrepancies to the Program Director.
Participate in County Health Department outreach activities as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of program data and comply with applicable information-security protocols and procedures.
Complete quarterly quality-assurance record reviews to ensure program integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform emergency duties when required, potentially including work in special needs or Red Cross shelters.