Registered Dietitian

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Spencer, IA, US

24 days ago Requisition

Department: WIC/MH

Reports to: WIC/MH Director

Primary

Work Location:

Spencer office and traveling WIC clinic sites

Pay Status: Hourly

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Work Hours: 30-40 hours per week with hours varying according to clinic schedules.

Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.

Registered Dietitian with current licensure in the State of Iowa. Must be able to work well with a diverse population of low-income individuals with possible language/cultural barriers.

A licensed dietitian’s responsibilities may include, but is not limited to the following:

• Function as the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) for determination of program eligibility and certification.
• Assess and document a participant’s nutrition risk(s) including measuring length/height/weight, perform hemoglobin test, and complete the Nutrition Interview.
• Prescribe food packages and tailor the WIC food package to best meet the participant’s dietary need.
• Provide nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the participant’s needs and interests.
  • NOTE: High risk participants must be scheduled for at least one individual education contact by a licensed dietitian. If the initial contact was provided by a licensed dietitian, then the second contact can be provided by any CPA or a licensed dietitian as determined by the licensed dietitian that certified the participant. If the initial contact was provided by a non-Licensed Dietitian CPA, then the second contact must be provided by a licensed dietitian.
• Assure adequate explanation of participant rights and responsibilities to all persons undergoing WIC certification.
• Identify and document care plans.
• Complete and follow-up on referrals to other health and social services.
• Document screening and referrals for lead testing and immunizations.
• Provide support to breastfeeding women and promote breastfeeding efforts.
• Document, track, and approve electric breast pump equipment for participants.
• Set up/tear down of traveling clinic stations and load/unload clinic supplies.
• Report equipment and data system issues to the WIC Help Desk.
• Assist with the completion of WIC data system reports and follow-up calls to participants.
• Provide follow-up to participants who complete wichealth.org lessons and complete phone Nutrition Education appointments.
• Serve as the staff person qualified to provide program nutrition information to interested professionals, outside agencies, organizations, and individuals.
• Supervise other staff providing nutrition education (nutrition educators).
• Participate in outreach activities.
• Participate in quality assurance/improvement activities.
• Order and stock nutrition education materials/supplies.
• Communicate with local physician offices to assure completion of WIC Special Formula and Food Documentation form.
• Provide nutrition assessments/counseling for Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.’s Head Start/Early Head Start students.
• Review Head Start menus and make recommendations according to the Performance Standards.
• Participate in community needs assessment and/or breastfeeding/nutrition coalitions in the agency service area.
• Communicate or interact with various programs including, but not limited to the following:
  • Iowa Department of Public Health
  • Department of Human Services
  • Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health
  • I-Smile
  • Early Head Start/Head Start
  • Public Health Nursing
  • Area physicians, MCOs and hospital staff
  • Area Education Agency
  • Lead Poisoning Prevention programs
  • Child Health Specialty Clinics
  • Child…