Senior Nutritionist - WIC

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

2d • $63,080 - $82,793

About The Position

The Senior Nutritionist is responsible for nutrition assessments, individual and family nutrition education, and personalized nutrition plans for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five who participate in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. The position works with a high degree of latitude and serves clients with moderate- to high-risk medical conditions and complex nutritional needs.

The role may also support clinic oversight, customer service problem-solving, training, and other operational procedures. It includes preparing nutrition or management instruction materials for students, healthcare facility personnel, and outside groups. In urgent or emergency situations, the employee may be assigned duties outside regular responsibilities, work outside normal hours or workdays, and/or work at a different location.

Requirements

• Qualify through one of the listed education and credential pathways: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration; a master's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition; an approved Didactic Program in Dietetics graduation plus two years of nutrition experience; Dietetic Technician, Registered, with a bachelor's degree in any subject from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years of nutrition experience; or a bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years of nutrition experience.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential by the Dietetics/Nutrition organization, as listed in the licensing and certifications section.
• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver's license.
• May require the ability to obtain and maintain a County Operators Permit.
• Knowledge of nutrition assessment and care planning, counseling, evaluation, behavior change, health care ethics, medical record documentation, quality assurance, community health and nutrition resources, and current nutrition science.
• Skills in nutrition education or community needs assessment, public health principles and program coordination, interpreting policy into procedures and priorities, organizing and coordinating others, and communicating clearly orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and manage client care; communicate effectively; manage time and resources; address client and family needs and difficult client situations; and maintain technical and professional knowledge.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments to determine WIC eligibility, including documenting medical and dietary histories.
• Collect and analyze anthropometric and biochemical measurements.
• Provide individualized nutrition counseling addressing pregnancy, breastfeeding, infant feeding, and child nutrition.
• Develop personalized nutrition care plans, including food package recommendations and dietary goals.
• Coordinate care with healthcare professionals and community partners.
• Document client interactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide support with clinic oversight, customer service problem-solving, training, and operational procedures when needed.
• Prepare materials for nutrition or management instruction for students, healthcare facility personnel, or outside groups.
• Respond to urgent or emergency events requiring public health interventions; may be assigned other duties, schedules, or work locations during such events.

What This Job Offers

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