WIC Nurse (1930

WIC CPA - Blue Valley Community Action Partnership (BVCA) Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Competent Professional Authority (CPA) Help Improve the Health of Women, Infants, and Children in Our Communities

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is seeking a compassionate, organized healthcare professional to join our WIC team as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA). This position plays a vital role in improving the health and nutrition of pregnant women, infants, children, and families by providing nutrition assessments, individualized education, and support through the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program.

If you are passionate about preventive healthcare, enjoy educating others, and want to make a meaningful difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you!

• Conduct health and nutrition assessments to determine WIC eligibility and nutritional risk.
• Provide individualized nutrition and health education to WIC participants.
• Counsel families on healthy eating, breastfeeding, and wellness practices.
• Assist participants in selecting WIC food packages that best meet their nutritional needs.
• Refer clients to community and medical resources when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Schedule appointments, order supplies, and assist with daily WIC office operations.
• Participate in community outreach and promote WIC services throughout the service area.

Applicants must possess one of the following:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with an active Nebraska license (or compact state license), or
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active Nebraska license (or compact state license), or
• Registered Dietitian, or
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutritional Science, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Home Economics/Consumer & Family Sciences with an emphasis in Nutrition.

Additional qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and access to an insured vehicle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively as part of a team.

At Blue Valley Community Action Partnership, our mission is to overcome poverty by meeting basic needs, helping people grow, and collaborating in our communities. Our employees make a lasting impact every day by improving the health and well-being of families across southeast Nebraska.

We offer:

• A full-time 36 hour work week
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Meaningful work serving local families
• Excellent benefits package for eligible employees including:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident/Cancer/Hospital Confinement Indemnity Plans, Employee Assistance Program, 403 (b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off.

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.