Public Health Nutritionist - 64028565

Public Health Nutritionist -

This is a highly skilled professional position which requires an expert understanding of the WIC & Nutrition Program with minimal supervision including program regulations in DHM 150-24 and the use of the WIC FL WiSE system. Provides quality nutrition counseling to WIC participants. Successfully completes required training. Promotes cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork in a diverse environment with staff and the public.

As an employee of the FL Department of Health in Martin County, represents the agency and its mission and values. Adheres to all departmental policy/procedure, state and federal laws including governing participant information, security and privacy. Work is performed under the direction of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor.

Client services:
Accurately obtains participant information for WIC program certification. Completes Medical and Nutrition Assessments for all low, high and medically high-risk WIC clients. Obtains accurate data on anthropometric and hematological measurements on participants. Provides VENA-based client-centered nutrition assessment, counseling and breastfeeding education utilizing appropriate educational materials. Develops a Nutrition Care Plan for identified high risks and completes the Nutrition Education screen using a standardized process.

Assess client's readiness to change and helps client choose appropriate goal(s). Inputs accurate food package and nutrition services codes. Loads benefits onto the WIC EBT account as needed. Makes referrals for appropriate health and social services and documents in the client record. Establishes appropriate number of subsequent individual nutrition education contacts. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy for referred Healthy Start Participants according to contract guidelines.

General Administrative Learns and utilizes FL WiSE and other computer systems. Maintains records and reports of work performed and documentation of tasks to ensure quality service. Completes and submits time sheets, employee activity reports, and travel correctly, timely and according to established guidelines. Participates in agency and WIC team meetings. Conducts quarterly instruction on WIC newsletter campaigns, maintaining attendance, client tally sheets and educational bulletin boards.

Completes required training. Assists in quality assurance reviews including chart reviews, vendor monitoring, and report responses as needed. Performs WIC outreach activities as needed. Travels to other worksites as needed. Communicates with physicians and clients via telephone as appropriate. Frequently communicates with immediate supervisor. Performs related duties in support of the agencies mission and vision.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics. Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health or disease and dietary assessment techniques. Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary data. Ability to interview and counsel patients. Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Minimum:
State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations:
Licensed Dietitian;
Chapter 468, Part X, Florida Statutes;
Chapter 64B8-40 through 64B8-45, Florida Administrative Code. Valid State of Florida driver license and private transportation required Currently have one or more of the following credentials:
Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LD/N) Have at least two years of direct client nutrition counseling experience Skilled at using a personal computer to accurately input and retrieve information Must be able to work a flexible schedule, some days may start at 7:30am, other days may end at 6:00 pm Have the ability to maintain 100% client confidentiality both on and off the job Have the ability to be at your workstation on time on a daily basis to serve clients Willing to work before, during and/or beyond your normal work hours in a Special Needs Shelter, Emergency Operations Center, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses involving any disaster or threat of disaster Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Values:

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Collaboration:

We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. Accountability:
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