WIC NUTRITIONIST

Nevada Health Centers I•Las Vegas, NV

21h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the WIC VP/Manager, the WIC Dietician/Nutritionist is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating WIC Program activities related to nutrition education and overall program delivery. The WIC Dietician/Nutritionist is responsible for providing staff training as well as hands on learning opportunities and mentoring of clinic staff. This position may require relocation/reassignment to any of our clinics based on business needs. Flexibility and willingness to relocate are required. Nevada Health Centers is an employer of choice and offers comprehensive benefits, including but not limited to: Competitive compensation, with annual merit increases Company sponsored PPO medical plan and buy-up option, vision, and dental plans 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Generous time-off policy, and ten (10) paid holidays plus one (1) float holiday Company paid life/AD&D and long-term disability policies

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics or nutrition

Nice To Haves

Skill in operating computer databases
English and Spanish preferred
Ability to read, write, and calculate mathematical figures
Experience in health care services
Posse’s excellent communication skills for interviewing participants
Facilitating group nutrition education classes and communicating with staff through mentoring opportunities and providing effective feedback
Practices in a manner consistent with legal and ethical standards including WIC Regulations
Knowledge of programs available that support nutritional and other health issues
Ability to travel and/or provide coverage to multiple clinic locations

Responsibilities

Must attend and complete training as required by the State of Nevada WIC Administration
Provides individual nutrition counseling of high-risk participants and develops nutrition care plans using the SOAP format
Acts as a team player within the WIC clinics through determining WIC eligibility, assisting with appointment scheduling, phone calls, checking in participants and providing WIC benefits
Acts as a team player within the WIC clinics by assisting with the certification process to include anthropometrics, assessing growth status, hematology, dietary assessment, nutrition counseling and prescribing food packages
Enter appropriate data into the WIC application and documents certification, counseling, and referrals using the appropriate forms
Promotes breastfeeding in a positive manner to WIC participants and Community Partners; provide breastfeeding education, support and breast pump issuance
Facilitates group nutrition education classes in a participant centered manner
Conducts staff training with any new implementations of risk codes
Acts as a preceptor to WIC competent professional authority trainees (CPATs) and to CPAs
Mentor CPA trainees through the CPA on-line training modules
Provide coaching and mentoring opportunities to enhance learning of CPATs and CPAs
Emphasizes and explains the importance of high risk codes
Answer questions and provide directions and advice
Provide opportunities for observational learning
Evaluate hands on learning activities by completing the CPA Training Modules and skills checklists with the trainees
Administer CPA Training Module quizzes and proctor the final practical exam
Provide on-going mentoring opportunities for all staff; conduct staff assessments as well as provide effective feedback for enhancing skills
Refer participants for services to other community agencies and document in participant record
Identify staff needs and participate in and provide in-service training on those needs at staff team meetings
Attend workshops, meetings and conference calls as needed or required by the position
Evaluate and provide training on nutrition education materials to be used in the WIC clinics
Attends and assists with community events
Keeps up to date with WIC policies and procedures
Keeps up to date with state, county and local programs essential for NVHC and WIC target populations