SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64005647

State of Florida • Ocala, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for certifying clients for participation in the WIC Program in accordance with State WIC office policies and regulations. The role involves providing nutrition education to low, high, and medically high-risk clients in the Ocala Clinic, with potential travel to outlying clinics. The nutritionist will provide assessment, nutrition education, counseling, and breastfeeding support, assisting clients in goal setting and evaluating progress. Documentation of care includes referrals, care plans using SOAP format, and provider signatures in FL Wise. The position also requires accurate completion of reports and data entry into EARS, HMS, People First, and FL Wise System by deadlines, adhering to manual and policy guidelines. Services must be provided efficiently to ensure smooth clinic flow and equitable caseload distribution. The role includes following established sanitation, safety, computer, and phone use policies, as well as attending staff meetings and professional development activities, including required state and WIC trainings. Participation in in-service trainings, bulletin board displays, and other assigned activities is expected. The role may involve presenting nutrition programs to healthcare professionals and community organizations.

Requirements

• Ability to develop high risk care plans.
• Knowledge of science and current practice of nutrition and dietetics.
• Knowledge of nutrition and diet assessment techniques.
• Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical data.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities.
• Bachelor Degree or Master of Science in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Valid Drivers License
• Willing to travel to clinics using your own vehicle
• Florida License as a Dietitian/Nutritionist

Nice To Haves

• Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration
• Experience completing nutrition counseling, assessments and writing nutrition care plans
• Bilingual
• Experience with FL-Wise application

Responsibilities

• Certifies clients for participation in the WIC Program in accordance with State WIC office policies and regulations.
• Provides nutrition education to low, high, and medically high-risk clients in the Ocala Clinic.
• May travel to outlying clinics as needed and maintains same client service standards as the main clinic.
• Provides assessment, nutrition education, counseling, and breastfeeding support to low, high, and medically high-risk clients using approved materials and format.
• Assists clients in goal setting for behavioral change and evaluates client progress in attaining goals.
• Documentation of direct nutrition assessment and care includes appropriate referral, care plan using SOAP format in FL Wise, date, and signature of provider.
• Accurately completes reports, data entry into EARS, HMS, People First, and the FL Wise System by required deadlines using the FL Wise manual and DHM 150-24 policies and procedures.
• Provides services to clients in an efficient manner to assure smooth clinic flow and caseload evenly distributed among nutrition staff.
• Follows established sanitation, safety practices, computer, and phone use policies.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, and professional and staff development activities.
• Completes required state and WIC trainings as evidenced by completion certificates of TRAIN transcript.
• Participates in preparation and presentation of in-service trainings, bulletin board displays, and other activities and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• May be required to present nutrition programs to healthcare professionals and community organizations.

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: Senior