WIC/Clinical Dietitian

Konza Prairie Community Health Center • Junction City, KS

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a unique blend of 70% WIC services and 30% clinical nutrition, providing the opportunity to support patients across the lifespan through nutrition education, chronic disease management, breastfeeding support, and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (or eligible)
• Kansas Dietitian license (or eligible)
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian
• Experience with WIC or community nutrition programs
• Primary care or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) experience
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR)
• CPR certification for Healthcare Providers
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) using evidence-based practices
• Assess nutritional status and develop personalized nutrition care plans
• Educate patients on nutrition and lifestyle changes to manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and high cholesterol
• Conduct WIC nutrition assessments, determine nutrition risk, and provide required nutrition education
• Provide high-risk WIC counseling and follow-up
• Promote and support breastfeeding through education and counseling
• Issue WIC food benefits according to program guidelines
• Screen for food insecurity and connect patients with community resources
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record
• Develop and present nutrition education classes and community outreach programs

Benefits

• Up to 200 hours (5 weeks) of PTO annually
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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