Senior Public Health Nutritionist

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST -

Requisition No: 878035

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST -

Certifies clients for participation in the WIC Program in accordance with State WIC office policies and regulations stated in DHM-150-24. Provides nutrition education to low, high, and medically high risk clients in the Ocala Clinic as defined by agency policies. May travel to outlying clinics as needed and maintains same client service standards as the main clinic.

Provides assessment, nutrition education, counseling, and breastfeeding support to low, high, and medically high risk clients using approved materials and format. Assists clients in goal setting for behavioral change and evaluates client progress in attaining goals. Documentation of direct nutrition assessment and care includes appropriate referral, care plan using SOAP format in FL Wise, date, and signature of provider.

Accurately completes reports, data entry into EARS, HMS, People First, and the FL Wise System by required deadlines using the FL Wise manual and DHM 150-24 policies and procedures.

Provides services to clients in an efficient manner to assure smooth clinic flow and caseload evenly distributed among nutrition staff. Follows established sanitation, safety practices, computer, and phone use policies.

Attends and participates in staff meetings, and professional and staff development activities. Completes required state and WIC trainings as evidenced by completion certificates of TRAIN transcript.

Participates in preparation and presentation of in-service trainings, bulletin board displays, and other activities and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. May be required to present nutrition programs to healthcare professionals and community organizations.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

• Ability to develop high risk care plans.
• Knowledge of science and current practice of nutrition and dietetics.
• Knowledge of nutrition and diet assessment techniques.
• Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical data.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities.

Minimum:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Master of Science in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Current valid driver's license
• Current/Active Florida Licensure in good standing as a dietician/Nutritionist
• Willing to travel to clinics using your own vehicle

WIC experience

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.