Senior Public Health Nutritionist

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Requisition No:866542

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST -

Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-5:30pm & Fridays Off

INTERNAL POSTING:
Only current Department of Health employees will be considered

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

This is a highly skilled professional position which requires an expert understanding of the Federal WIC & Nutrition Program and the use of the WIC FL-WiSE system with minimal supervision. Maintains current knowledge of the Federal WIC program regulations including WIC memos, WIC data system guide and the DHM manual 150-24. Having successfully completed the Nutrition Education Series of the Florida Nutrition Training Guide Modules, will provide quality nutrition care to WIC participants in compliance with the Federal Regulations.

The incumbent is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork, in a diverse environment and as an employee of the Department of Health in Pasco County, represents the agency and its mission and values. Maintains a courteous and cooperative relationship with staff and the public. Adheres to all departmental policy/procedure, state and federal laws governing participant information, security and privacy.

Follow agency guidelines on the use and operation of computers, telephones, copiers and faxes.

Completes Nutrition Assessment for all low, high and medically high-risk WIC clients to provide client-centered nutrition services. Documents Nutrition Care Plan and identified nutrition risks using a standardized process. Provides VENA based nutrition assessment and counseling utilizing appropriate educational materials. Assess client’s readiness to change and help client choose appropriate goal(s). Makes referrals for appropriate health and social services. Establishes appropriate number of subsequent individual nutrition education contacts.

Evaluates and revises nutrition care plan as needed.

Assist the Public Health Nutrition Program Director in ensuring that activities for the WIC Program (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) are conducted in an efficient and effective manner and that staff are providing services according to the WIC manual (DM 150-24) by developing, updating, and monitoring quality assurance standards. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate multiple continuous quality improvement activities and measures.

Assists in planning and updating initiatives and efforts to improve state-monitored indicators for WIC as well as agency-wide awareness campaigns such as Healthiest Weight. Completes special projects as assigned by the Public Health Nutrition Program Director.

Attends in‑services on the Nutrition Education Kit and provides interactive nutrition education contacts to low risk participants. Inputs the nutrition service code in the data system. Maintains documentation of participant goal setting. Promotes breastfeeding education. Assists with and participates in QI/QA activities to support the success of WIC.

Obtains accurate data on height and weight measurements on participants. Performs hematocrit/hemoglobin testing and records results electronically. Cleans equipment and area where blood work is done daily. Maintains “universal precautions” when completing HST duties. Follows established guidelines and standards for safety in handling equipment, biological specimens and waste products to prevent exposure to blood borne pathogens. Accurately completes the lab/anthro screens in the electronic data system.

Maintains and inventories all medical supplies.

Disburses WIC EBT and VOC/…