We seek a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide high-risk nutrition counseling, care plans, education, and referrals to WIC participants in a culturally competent and participant-centered manner.
Requirements
- Provide medical nutrition assessment, education, and care planning for high-risk women, infants, and children
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including evaluation of weight, growth, BMI, blood work, medication use, typical diet, allergies, food insecurity, and other social/medical factors
- Develop individualized care plans and provide counseling/education in a culturally competent and sensitive manner
- Communicate with WIC participants in person, over the phone, and potentially through electronic means
- Determine nutrition risk, provide nutrition education, set goals, and assign food benefits
- Document all services in the State's TWIST electronic records system
- Schedule appropriate follow-up appointments
- Review, assess, and process WIC Medical Documents for appropriate client formula and supplements
- Communicate with health care providers to coordinate care and clarify information
- Offer breastfeeding promotion and information at prenatal WIC appointments
- Provide individualized support, including breast pump issuance and education, to breastfeeding mothers
- Make referrals to community and WIC clinic lactation specialists when necessary.
- Refer participants to local resources (health, food, housing, etc.)
- Serve as the clinic's nutrition content expert, providing consultation to other WIC staff
- Monitor the call back log and perform follow-up calls for food package changes, breastfeeding/formula issues, and review reports for clients needing follow-up
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance