WIC Nutritionist

East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center • Columbus, NE

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About The Position

The WIC Nutritionist serves participants in the federally funded Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program. The role assesses nutritional status, assigns appropriate WIC food packages, and provides participant-centered nutrition education and counseling. The Nutritionist promotes and supports breastfeeding and connects participants with medical and community resources.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed education or credential qualifications: an active Nebraska LPN or RN license; Registered Dietitian or RD-eligible status; a bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field; or a bachelor's degree with at least 15 hours of human nutrition coursework, or 9 hours of human nutrition coursework plus 2 years of nutrition-education-related work experience.
• Master use of Nebraska's WIC computer system, Journey.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with culturally and socioeconomically diverse people.
• Use critical thinking to adapt and solve problems.
• Contribute to a positive working environment and demonstrate a self-starting, results-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with infants, children, and/or pregnant women, including in pediatrics or obstetrics/gynecology.
• Experience with motivational interviewing and counseling.
• Public speaking experience.
• Experience preparing and maintaining detailed client documentation.
• Understanding of the public health system and maternal and child health, and knowledge of food and nutrition.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with computers and computer programs.
• English fluency; a secondary language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document height and weight measurements and conduct hemoglobin testing.
• Complete nutrition interviews, collect nutrition-related information, and document it in the Journey system.
• Use collected information to assess nutrition, certify WIC participants, and provide appropriate, culturally sensitive nutrition education and counseling.
• Design WIC food packages and issue benefits in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Promote and support breastfeeding through education.
• Refer participants to medical and community services and resources as appropriate.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences to maintain knowledge of current policies and job-related skills.
• Document all client education and care plans daily.
• Work with the WIC team to process daily client appointments efficiently.

Benefits

• A company vehicle is provided for travel to and from clinics outside Columbus, subject to the stated license and insurance documentation requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time