NUTRITIONIST

Opening Date/Time 09/22/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Opening Date/Time 09/22/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/28/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,631.00 - $4,533.00

Salary (Annually) $43,572.00 - $54,396.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Clinton, TN

Department Health

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ANDERSON COUNTY

This position is located at the Anderson County Health Department

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Education and Experience:

Current registration as an active status Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and experience equivalent to one year of professional nutrition work is preferred.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in human nutrition, dietetics, or any public or community health field dealing with applied human nutrition; and possession of proof of registration in active status as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Possession of proof of registration in an active status as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration is required at time of appointment and must be maintained during employment in the Nutritionist 2 job classification. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The Nutritionist 2 determines participant eligibility for the WIC program by assessing nutrition risks, conducting nutrition counseling, assigning appropriate food packages. This role supports WIC participants in achieving their health goals by providing education on nutrition, breastfeeding, and behavior change. This class may also provide medical nutrition therapy for qualified individuals. This class differs from that of a Nutritionist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for evaluating nutrition services, assessing community needs at a regional level, and may be assigned to supervise nutrition and breastfeeding personnel.

• Determines participant eligibility for the WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) program and certified applicants, including analyzing anthropometric and hematological measurements, assessing nutrition risks, providing nutrition counseling, and assigning food packages. Documents all information in participant's electronic record according to policies and guidelines.
• Interprets and explains nutrition data and risk to participants to promote behavior change and comply with program guidelines. Assesses clients readiness to change and assists with client centered goals to promote behavior change.
• Evaluates participant's progress on nutrition and breastfeeding goals at regular intervals through the certification period; provides breastfeeding promotion and support as appropriate. Monitor inventory resources related to feeding such as breastfeeding aids, breastfeeding equipment, and therapeutic formulas.
• Provides general nutrition education to local health department staff, clients, and community organizations; provides referrals and community resources to participants.
• May be designated as a lead Registered Dietitian (RD) for clinics. Evaluates how well a subordinate or peer performs according to policies and program guidelines; assists in the recruiting and/or interviewing process to fill staff positions.
• Documents information associated with the patients' nutrition care plan, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), nutrition counseling, and education into patients' medical records according to the policies and guidelines. Consults with healthcare providers to determine nutrition related needs of the patient.
• Serves as the nutrition expert on multi-agency committees by providing technical nutrition information and advice.

• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Collaborates
• Instills Trust

• Customer and Personal Service
• Biology
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Psychology
• English Language

• Active Learning and Listening
• Service Orientation
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Speaking

• Written Comprehension
• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition
• Number Facility

• Computer
• Desk Telephone
• Cell Phone
• Printer (Scanner/Copier/Fax)
• Electronic Scale

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