Nutritionist/WIC Nutritionist (Part-time)

Winona County is accepting applications for this part-time (32 hours/week) position until 4:00 p.m. March 5, 2025.

This position starts at $29.69/hour (DOQ) with advancement up to $37.31/hour.

Characteristics of Class:
Under general direction of the Health and Human Services Supervisor, an employee in this class assists in the implementation of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program for the Public Health Nursing Agency in accordance with the policies established by the Winona County Community Health Board. The Nutritionist will provide assistance in determining the eligibility of applicants; conducting the elements of health screening and dietary evaluation; assisting in the development and implementation of nutrition education plans; assisting in analyzing nutritional needs, and the effectiveness of the nutritional delivery program.

Examples of Duties:
Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples listed in their relative order of importance include all the duties, which may be found in positions of this class.

• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of the County WIC Nutrition Education Plan per state guidelines.
• Evaluates applicant’s nutrient intake and health status in consideration of medical data; to establish criteria for participation.
• Provides nutrition consultation to WIC program participants, Public Health Nurse staff, and other interested persons as needed.
• Certifies WIC participants per program guidelines to maintain program eligibility.
• Maintains written clinical evaluations of WIC participants by using medical and dietary assessments.
• Develops individual nutrition care plans for participants based on risk criteria.
• Distributes WIC benefits to program participants.
• Utilizes program data and statistics to evaluate program outcomes and delivery.
• Develops and provides nutrition education for WIC participants.
• Conducts anthropometric (i.e. height, weight, hemoglobin) elements of health care screening.
• Refers participants and applicants to appropriate community resources.
• Assesses participant immunization status and development skills.
• Assists in coordination of nutrition displays and information provided by staff and food program consultants.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Any combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

For Full Performance:

• Experience in nutrition management and family life skills.
• The ability to assume responsibility, teach and coordinate, communicate effectively about the program within the agency, community, and with individual clients.
• Ability to work with others. The WIC Nutritionist will be working with many people of varying backgrounds and responsibilities. They need to be able to work effectively as a member of a health team concerned with total client care.

For Pre-Employment:

• A current license to practice as a Public Health Nurse, or a Registered Dietitian, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition.
• One-year nutrition experience is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule is necessary.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Intermediate computer skills with experience working in electronic health records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of varying backgrounds.

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