Nutritionist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Required registration in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or eligibility to practice dietetics under Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code.
• Florida licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist.
• Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics.
• Knowledge of nutrition or dietetics concepts and theories as they relate to growth, development, health, or disease.
• Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of methods for compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to interpret anthropometric, biochemical, dietary, and clinical data.
• Ability to provide nutrition education and counseling, develop educational plans and materials, make nutrition assessments, develop nutrition care plans, and provide referrals to promote health and normal nutrition.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities; prepare and maintain records and reports; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
• Successful completion of required security background check and/or drug screening; participation in direct deposit.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment, education, and counseling to WIC medical high-risk, high-risk, and low-risk clients, and develop nutrition care plans.
• Provide breastfeeding promotion, education, and support to WIC clients.
• Document all client contacts in the WIC FL-WISE Data System.
• Determine client program eligibility and perform work in accordance with DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
• Assist with in-service education for WIC staff.
• Act on behalf of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor or Senior Public Health Nutritionist during their absence.
• Perform anthropometric measurements and hematological testing for WIC clients in accordance with DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and staff development activities as required.
• Complete leave, attendance, EARS, travel, and other required reports according to established procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain program information and secured areas in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health benefits for full-time employment, subject to eligibility requirements.
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed).
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary).
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary).