WIC Staff Nurse

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**WIC Staff Nurse**

**Full-Time, Monday-Friday, Daytime Hours, Weekends Off, Major Holidays Off!**

Areas of Responsibility

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Function as the Certified Profession Authority (CPA) role in the provision of health services within the WIC Program.

Major Duties

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• Determine WIC eligibility based upon dietary, anthropometric, clinical and health history data.
• Complete medical history and care plan for prenatal, postpartum, infant, and child WIC certification in accordance with the State of Nebraska and local WIC procedure manuals.
• Provide nutrition education counseling and breastfeeding support to WIC clients based on identified nutritional risk factors and individual needs
• Provide referrals to physicians offices, dental clinics, and programs such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, and ADC.
• Promote breastfeeding as an integral part of the WIC Programs.
• Accurately document and maintain records according to the Nebraska State WIC guidelines and CAPWN agency policies and procedures.
• Act as a family advocate, coordinating with other appropriate available resources in the community.
• Serve as WIC Outreach Coordinator, promoting awareness of WIC benefits to community, participate in community outreach activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of dietetic principles and nutrition guidelines through review of current professional publications and workshops.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and communications.
• Participate in the Performance Measurement and Improvement (PMI) activities.
• Attend staff meetings and training opportunities as required.
• As a CAPWN team member, dedicate your energy to providing high quality, value-added customer service and care to our clients. Embrace the CAPWN Standards of Behavior, practicing integrity, strong communication and respect for leaders and peers. Engage with the tea and commit to improving and nurturing the health and well-being of the Western Nebraska Communities we serve.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Working Conditions

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• 90% office environment with clinic interaction with the public
• 10% training and meetings.
• In and out of town travel.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Requires periods of typing and sitting at desk.
• Fine manipulation of hands with repetitive action.
• Operate office machines.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Must regularly talk, hear and have close vision ability.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Grade 15

LPN with a valid Nebraska license.

Current Basic Life Support certification or availability to receive.

• Proficient level of oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with individuals of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and sexual orientation.
• Age 21 or above
• Valid drivers license with clean driving record, proof of car insurance.
  
  

Grade 16

• Must meet minimum qualifications above.
• Three years of clinical nursing practice, preferably in obstetrics, pediatrics, or public health.
  
  

Grade 17

• Must meet minimum qualifications above.
• Registered Nurse (RN)
  
  

Grade 18

• Must meet minimum qualifications above.
• Six years of clinical nursing practice, preferably in obstetrics, pediatrics, or public health or
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
  
  

Grade 19

• Must meet minimum qualifications above.
• Ten years or more of clinical nursing practice, preferably in obstetrics, pediatrics, or public health.