Registered Dietician

Harvey County•Newton, KS

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This part-time position (32 hours/week) is responsible for providing nutrition assessment and direct nutritional educational services to WIC participants. Assists in development and implementation of the WIC nutritional education plan.

Requirements

Licensed/Registered Dietician in good standing.
Bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college institution with a major course of study in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics or food service management approved by the Secretary as meeting the standards for approval of such course of study.
Completion of a planned, continuous program of dietetic experience approved by the Secretary of at least 900 clock hours under the supervision of a licensed dietitian.
The Registered Dietitian (RD) examination established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or another examination approved by the Secretary.
Knowledge of the principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition.
Knowledge of nutrition and dietary assessment techniques including anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary.
Knowledge of the interrelationships between health and social service programs and appropriate community resources.
Knowledge of human behavior and techniques for effecting change.
Knowledge of regulations to maintain preparedness and public health competencies.
Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the County.
Knowledge of community resources, and alternative care resources.
Knowledge of legal requirements including privacy, confidentiality, and non-discrimination.
Knowledge of the County and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
Knowledge of current office practices and procedures consistent for this position.
Knowledge of computer software including consistent for this position.
Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of issues.
Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
Ability to interpret nutritional and dietary data.
Ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports.
Ability and skill to relate to clients in stressful or crisis situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical information and assure rights and privacy are protected at all times per HIPAA.
Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to interpret, and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department-specific documents.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.
Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within the provisions of open records laws and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Work may have exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Work frequently requires exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal equipment.
Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting as well as clinic settings.

Responsibilities

Assesses clients for nutritional counseling needs and provides nutrition counseling.
Determines and prescribes WIC food package and breast pumps based upon assessed needs.
Documents assessment and services provided.
Completes nutrition assessments and provides nutrition counseling as needed for participants of departmental programs.
Documents care provided.
Communicates nutrition care provided to clients' care coordinators within confidentiality policies.
Refers clients according to assessment to other public health programs or community resources within confidentiality policies.
Prepares related documents.
Issues WIC benefits, weighing and measuring infants/children, performing finger or heel stick blood draws, scheduling, determining client income, etc., as required.
Conducts nutrition high-risk counseling.
Implements tracking systems for high-risk participants.
Develops nutrition education materials needed for departmental programs and services.
In conjunction with the Community Health Nurse -WIC staff, develops and interprets health department and nutrition policies, procedures and protocols.
Monitors compliance with WIC and health department policies and procedures.
Ensures all local policies and procedures are compliant with State Policy and Procedure Manual, and the terms of the WIC contract.
Provides for positive publicity and the effective distribution of WIC outreach materials.
Assists the community in understanding the goals and objectives of the WIC Program.
Helps disseminate through statistics and non-specific case histories, information that highlights the success of the WIC program in the community.
Develops and interprets health department and nutrition policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provides surge capacity to Public Health Emergency and Epidemiology for investigative work and community containment in a public health emergency or severe outbreak.
Other duties as assigned.