WIC Nutritionist

Description

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

Job Summary

Provides nutrition information and education materials designed to improve health status, achieve positive change in dietary habits and emphasize links between nutrition and health, all in keeping with the individual's personal, cultural, and socioeconomic preferences. The nutritionist performs nutrition assessments of all WIC participants.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of BS Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Licensure in State of Rhode Island, preferred
• Basic computer knowledge
• Skilled in anthropometric and hematological (lead and iron) measures
• Extensive verbal and written communication with patients so they understand information provided.
• Able to enter computer data and typed SOAP notes.
• Must review studies and keep updated with appropriate nutrition materials.
• Complete all required background checks
• Complete all required immunizations/vaccinations
  
  

WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS

• This is a full time, 35 hour per week position, part time when approved by the VP of FHS.
• Some evenings required, no overtime.
• Nutritionist must stay to ensure proper reporting and customer service.
• Expected to provide services in both Family Health Services / WIC locations.
• May be required to work at any CCAP location.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Clinical

• Evaluates nutritional status of WIC clients.
• Provides nutrition education to achieve a positive change in dietary habits
• Problem solves patient related concerns and refers appropriately
• Assigns food packages on individual basis to WIC participants
  
  

Administrative

• Troubleshoots computer problems with QWIC system
• Accountable for patient flow and client satisfaction of WIC office in absence of WIC Coordinator
• Participated in JCAHO work groups, WIC staff meetings, Health Center staff meetings.
• Ensures compliance with State / Federal , JCAHO standards
• OSHA and Infection control standards
• Participate in JCAHO quality improvement committee meetings
• Other duties assigned as needed
  
  

CCAP strives to cultivate and sustain a workforce devoted to providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients and clients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, terminations, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Our Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and up to 13 available paid holidays for full-time employees and some benefits are included for part-time employees.

Physical Effort / Environment

Moderate physical activity walking, standing, stooping, occasional lifting and sitting. Frequent use of phone, writing, typing and doing vital signs and verbal communication. Manual dexterity-injections, computer and assisting providers. Significant exposure to blood borne pathogens, respiratory diseases, and other infectious diseases and other biohazardous material requiring universal standard precautions for medical practitioners. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.