PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64004469

State of Florida • UMATILLA, FL

1d • $51,431 - $56,574 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level licensed dietitian position providing nutrition assessment, nutrition education, breastfeeding education, and counseling to clients enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This position requires independent judgement based on information found in the DHM 150-24 Policy and Procedure Manual for the WIC Program, and in the FL-WiSE (WIC Database System), Clinic Manual, FL-WiSE Training Manual and Modules, and WiSE Notes.

Certifies and recertifies clients for the WIC Program, including nutrition assessment and assignment of nutrition risk factors based upon procedures found in the DHM 150-24 Policy and Procedure Manual. Prescribes WIC food packages for clients, making changes when necessary.

Provides high risk and medically high-risk nutrition care plans, when appropriate, for clients enrolled in the WIC Program. Documents the high risk or medically high-risk nutrition care plan in FL-WiSE clearly and completely, using Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) method. Provides close follow-up to high risk and medically high-risk clients, ensuring that the required number of high-risk contacts are met. Provides participant-centered nutrition counseling that is pertinent to the needs of the client.

Responsible for overseeing direct distribution formula at the Umatilla WIC office. Responsible for the maintenance of spreadsheet with clients receiving direct distribution formula and sending it to the Office Operations Manager I before the end of each month. Conducts a monthly inventory or direct distribution formula, sending to the office Operations Manager I when complete. Ensures that the formula is available on the benefits start date for WIC clients that are receiving direct distributed formula

Assists the Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor with completing yearly mandatory anthropometric and Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment (VENA) observations on nutrition staff, Health Support Specialists, and Interim Certification Staff at the Umatilla WIC Office.

Establishes positive relationships with local medical providers and contacts them when needed to assist clients in coordinating WIC services. Contact providers when needing clarification on WIC formula prescriptions, or if needing additional information. Provides clear communication to providers to increase the likelihood that clients will receive necessary formulas while also adhering to all required policies and procedures outlined in the DHM 150-24 Policy and Procedures Manual. Makes client referrals to other provider agencies in an appropriate manner.

Monitors faxes at the Umatilla WIC office to ensure faxes from medical providers and clients are reviewed and scheduled for food package change appointments within a timely manner. Also monitors regularly, along with all site staff, the Uploaded Documents queue.

Mains records and reports such as the Employee Activity Report (EARS), travel, and timesheets in an accurate and timely manner. Attends and participates in staff development, training, and required in-service training sessions, as well as regularly scheduled departmental staff meetings.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the current science and practice of food and nutrition, dietetics, and medical nutrition therapy.
• Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition and dietetics, as it relates to growth, development, health, and disease.
• Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Knowledge of computer software and how to type proficiently.
• 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, ensuring accuracy and minimizing errors.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and resolve conflict while providing outstanding customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• This is an in-office position only. Willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position.
• Willing to travel to different WIC sites in Lake County
• Currently possess a license to practice dietetics in the State of Florida
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nutrition science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, or dietetics. An official transcript is needed to confirm your qualifications for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Verifiable experience providing nutrition counseling in a health care setting.
• Verifiable experience certifying or recertifying clients in a WIC program.
• Experience providing training to staff or co-workers.
• Verifiable experience speaking, writing, and reading the Spanish language

Responsibilities

• Certifies and recertifies clients for the WIC Program, including nutrition assessment and assignment of nutrition risk factors based upon procedures found in the DHM 150-24 Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Prescribes WIC food packages for clients, making changes when necessary.
• Provides high risk and medically high-risk nutrition care plans, when appropriate, for clients enrolled in the WIC Program.
• Documents the high risk or medically high-risk nutrition care plan in FL-WiSE clearly and completely, using Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) method.
• Provides close follow-up to high risk and medically high-risk clients, ensuring that the required number of high-risk contacts are met.
• Provides participant-centered nutrition counseling that is pertinent to the needs of the client.
• Responsible for overseeing direct distribution formula at the Umatilla WIC office.
• Responsible for the maintenance of spreadsheet with clients receiving direct distribution formula and sending it to the Office Operations Manager I before the end of each month.
• Conducts a monthly inventory or direct distribution formula, sending to the office Operations Manager I when complete.
• Ensures that the formula is available on the benefits start date for WIC clients that are receiving direct distributed formula
• Assists the Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor with completing yearly mandatory anthropometric and Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment (VENA) observations on nutrition staff, Health Support Specialists, and Interim Certification Staff at the Umatilla WIC Office.
• Establishes positive relationships with local medical providers and contacts them when needed to assist clients in coordinating WIC services.
• Contact providers when needing clarification on WIC formula prescriptions, or if needing additional information.
• Provides clear communication to providers to increase the likelihood that clients will receive necessary formulas while also adhering to all required policies and procedures outlined in the DHM 150-24 Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Makes client referrals to other provider agencies in an appropriate manner.
• Monitors faxes at the Umatilla WIC office to ensure faxes from medical providers and clients are reviewed and scheduled for food package change appointments within a timely manner.
• Monitors regularly, along with all site staff, the Uploaded Documents queue.
• Maintains records and reports such as the Employee Activity Report (EARS), travel, and timesheets in an accurate and timely manner.
• Attends and participates in staff development, training, and required in-service training sessions, as well as regularly scheduled departmental staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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