Public Health Nutritionist

Salary : $52,242.74 - $67,915.74 Annually

Location : Jacksonville, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 5169-52201 Jan 2025

Department : Health Department

Opening Date : 12 / 06 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

Determines eligibility for WIC Program benefits and provides comprehensive and in-depth nutrition education. Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Health Nutrition Coordinator.

This position will serve in the Nutrition Services Division of the Onslow County Health Department.

Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 : 00am until 5 : 00pm in person.

Position Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, evaluate nutritional status, determine eligibility, prescribe food packages, and develop individualized plans of care for WIC participants.

Educate participants and families in individual and / or group settings on nutrition topics, including but not limited to growth and development, good eating habits, physical activity, breastfeeding support, and positive behavior changes.

Create nutrition education and training plans, which includes lessons plans, group classes, online modules and associated materials for participants and staff.

Communicate participants nutrition status and additional information to health care providers as appropriate.

Develop effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.

Attend community outreach events and provide in-service trainings to increase program awareness.

Perform various administrative duties related to public health nutrition programs.

May oversee daily operations or a small or limited nutrition program.

Maintains professional growth and development through completion of required departmental competencies.

Perform assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, as assigned.

Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Specialized knowledge and skill in comprehensive nutrition assessment and care planning, including problem diagnosis, counseling, and evaluation of clients from diverse backgrounds, ages, and with multiple and complex health and therapeutic nutritional needs. Knowledge of human behavior and techniques for effecting behavior change with considerable skill in counseling. Broad knowledge in health care ethics, documentation in the medical record, and quality assurance. Knowledge in organization of community health and nutrition resources. Sophisticated knowledge of current scientific information regarding nutrition, diet, and health and the ability to relate this information to clients, professionals, and the general public. Skill in conducting a nutrition education or community needs assessment. Fundamental knowledge of current principles and practices of public health, and program coordination. Ability to interpret policy and protocols into operational procedures and work priorities. Skill in organizing and coordinating the work of others. Full range of skill in presenting ideas orally and in writing in a clear, concise manner.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration; or Master's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition; or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education- approved Didactic Program in Dietetics and two years nutrition experience; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Dietetics Registration with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience; or a Bachelor's of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience.

Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget and market considerations.

In order to be considered, final transcripts showing date degree was awarded and / or any required certificates or licenses must be uploaded with your application even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including :

Health Insurance

Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.

Dental Insurance

Dental insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.

Vision Insurance

Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames / lenses) and an annual eye exam.

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

NC401k

The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.

Vacation Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.

Sick Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

Paid Holidays

County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.

Teladoc Mental Health Services

The County provides Teladoc Mental Health Services to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as depression, and substance abuse concerns.

Supplemental Benefits

County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.

For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.

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Have you completed coursework in dietetics and nutrition?

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How many years of professional experience do you have in the field of nutrition?

Based on your review of the job description, are you able to perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

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