WIC Nutritionist

JOB DUTIES

Performs WIC Nutritionist duties per State WIC Policy & Procedures

Screens for intake data and determines nutritional risk; provides nutrition education

Performs anthropometric measuring, lab work and maintains standing to perform required lab work

Demonstrates motivational interviewing skills and goal setting; performs appropriate WIC documentation

Prescribes appropriate food packages for clients; prepares nutrition care plans for clients, including those for high risk Provides client education and outreach; schedules appointments and coordinates referrals (medical & community)

Issues e-WIC benefits and assists with clinic administrative needs

Works with other members of interdisciplinary team in a positive manner

Ensures a positive customer service experience for clients

Uses technology as assigned; documents and signs appropriately

Assists the Nutrition Education Coordinator and Breastfeeding Supervisor with quality assurance

Assists the Clinic Coordinator(s)/Manager(s) and Director with projects and tasks as assigned; comprehensive teamwork

Occasional travel and staff relief required 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

BS., B.A., in Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Dietetics, Nutritional Science, or Home Economics with emphasis in Nutrition or Dietetics; advanced degrees per state agency approval

Previous successful supervisory and related experience preferred

Training per local and state agency needs

Credentialing/competencies in accordance with current credentialing and/or competency requirements

Licensed, insured Pennsylvania driver, or access to licensed, insured driver to enable one to perform job as necessary.

Professional knowledge of maternal and child health; aware of current research within field.

Skills necessary to effectively communicate with various members of the health care team, other health care facilities, community health related organizations, various external parties and regulatory agencies

Physical skills: intermittent sitting, standing and walking; ability to use office equipment such as telephone, personal computer, copier, fax machine, etc.

Ability to concentrate and prioritize, resolve problems, and interact with situations. Must be able to remember, reason, understand and be emotionally stable

Able to work as a team member

Current BLS Healthcare Provider card