Nutritionist
Job in
Green Street, Essex County, New York, USA
Listed on 2026-09-28
Listing for:
100 Albany Med Health System
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-28
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Dietitian / Nutritionist, Health Education & Promotion, Public Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Qualifications
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Nutrition
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential
- Community Nutrition WIC Program experience
- Proficient use of the NY/WIC Computer System
- Adhere to regulations of WIC Program according to NYS Policy
- Interface with NYS Department of Health representatives to ensure maximum compliance with WIC Program regulations
- Ensure confidentiality of all medical records
- Develop and implement high‑risk care plans and oversee high‑risk care for all participants
- Refer high‑risk participants to other health‑related and social services agencies as necessary
- Coordinate nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the identified needs/interest of each high‑risk participant
- Track high‑risk participants’ progress in improving their health and document outcomes
- Provide leadership and assist in orienting, training and mentoring new local agency staff
- Conduct a complete nutrition assessment and determine program eligibility
- Conduct a complete income assessment to determine program eligibility
- Enroll participants
- Prescribe, tailor, authorize, issue and re‑issue food packages
- Provide and document any participant‑centered nutrition education (individual/family)
- Provide and document follow‑up referrals to other agencies
- Coordinate participant scheduling
- Perform WIC Certifications and follow‑up visits
- Document test date and measurement results
- Provide telephone assistance to participants
- Provide leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating Participant Centered Nutrition Education services
Access to sensitive information may be required; must adhere to HIPAA and other regulations, ensuring a “need to know” and minimum necessary data disclosure.
BenefitsExcellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers; a wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAlbany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
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