What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualified Nutritionist position at The Brooklyn Hospital Center?
QUALIFIED NUTRITIONIST
Looking for a Qualified Nutritionist to join our Team at Brooklyn Hospital Center WIC Program
Responsibilities
• May conduct all duties of QN, CPA, Nutrition Assistant and Program Support staff
• Develop and implement individual care plans (ICPs) and oversee high risk care to all participants
• Provide oversight and guidance to CPA, Nutrition Assistant, and Program Support staff
• Coordinate nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each high-risk participant
• Refer high-risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary
• Track high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health and document for outcomes
• Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes
• Provide leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating participant-centered nutrition services
• Provide leadership and assist in orienting, training and mentoring new local agency (LA) staff
• Provide leadership in developing, conducting and evaluating nutrition training for LA staff in nutrition education topics
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual preferred especially in French-Creole and/or Spanish
• Bilingual in other languages is a plus
• Previous Experience in WIC and/or NYWIC is a plus
