What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Nurse (1930) position at Blue Valley Community Action Partnership?
WIC CPA - Blue Valley Community Action Partnership (BVCA)
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Competent Professional Authority (CPA)
Help Improve the Health of Women, Infants, and Children in Our Communities
Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is seeking a compassionate, organized healthcare professional to join our WIC team as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA). This position plays a vital role in improving the health and nutrition of pregnant women, infants, children, and families by providing nutrition assessments, individualized education, and support through the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program.
If you are passionate about preventive healthcare, enjoy educating others, and want to make a meaningful difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
- Conduct health and nutrition assessments to determine WIC eligibility and nutritional risk.
- Provide individualized nutrition and health education to WIC participants.
- Counsel families on healthy eating, breastfeeding, and wellness practices.
- Assist participants in selecting WIC food packages that best meet their nutritional needs.
- Refer clients to community and medical resources when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
- Schedule appointments, order supplies, and assist with daily WIC office operations.
- Participate in community outreach and promote WIC services throughout the service area.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess one of the following:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with an active Nebraska license (or compact state license), or
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active Nebraska license (or compact state license), or
- Registered Dietitian, or
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutritional Science, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Home Economics/Consumer & Family Sciences with an emphasis in Nutrition.
Additional qualifications include:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and access to an insured vehicle.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively as part of a team.
Why Join BVCA?
At Blue Valley Community Action Partnership, our mission is to overcome poverty by meeting basic needs, helping people grow, and collaborating in our communities. Our employees make a lasting impact every day by improving the health and well-being of families across southeast Nebraska.
We offer:
- A full-time 36 hour work week
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Meaningful work serving local families
- Excellent benefits package for eligible employees including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident/Cancer/Hospital Confinement Indemnity Plans, Employee Assistance Program, 403 (b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off.
Apply Today!
If you're ready to use your healthcare knowledge to improve the lives of women, infants, and children, we'd love to welcome you to the BVCA team.
Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.