NUTRITIONIST 2 - 09222026-81102

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ANDERSON COUNTY

This position is located at the Anderson County Health Department.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Current registration as an active status Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and experience equivalent to one year of professional nutrition work is preferred.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in human nutrition, dietetics, or any public or community health field dealing with applied human nutrition; and possession of proof of registration in active status as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Possession of proof of registration in an active status as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration is required at time of appointment and must be maintained during employment in the Nutritionist 2 job classification. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Overview

The Nutritionist 2 determines participant eligibility for the WIC program by assessing nutrition risks, conducting nutrition counseling, assigning appropriate food packages. This role supports WIC participants in achieving their health goals by providing education on nutrition, breastfeeding, and behavior change. This class may also provide medical nutrition therapy for qualified individuals. This class differs from that of a Nutritionist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for evaluating nutrition services, assessing community needs at a regional level, and may be assigned to supervise nutrition and breastfeeding personnel.

Responsibilities

• Determines participant eligibility for the WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) program and certified applicants, including analyzing anthropometric and hematological measurements, assessing nutrition risks, providing nutrition counseling, and assigning food packages. Documents all information in participant's electronic record according to policies and guidelines.
• Interprets and explains nutrition data and risk to participants to promote behavior change and comply with program guidelines. Assesses client's readiness to change and assists with client centered goals to promote behavior change.
• Evaluates participant's progress on nutrition and breastfeeding goals at regular intervals through the certification period; provides breastfeeding promotion and support as appropriate. Monitor inventory resources related to feeding such as breastfeeding aids, breastfeeding equipment, and therapeutic formulas.
• Provides general nutrition education to local health department staff, clients, and community organizations; provides referrals and community resources to participants.
• May be designated as a lead Registered Dietitian (RD) for clinics. Evaluates how well a subordinate or peer performs according to policies and program guidelines; assists in the recruiting and/or interviewing process to fill staff positions.
• Documents information associated with the patients' nutrition care plan, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), nutrition counseling, and education into patients' medical records according to the policies and guidelines. Consults with healthcare providers to determine nutrition related needs of the patient.
• Serves as the nutrition expert on multi-agency committees by providing technical nutrition information and advice.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Collaborates
• Instills Trust

Knowledges:

• Customer and Personal Service
• Biology
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Psychology
• English Language

Skills:

• Active Learning and Listening
• Service Orientation
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Speaking

Abilities:

• Written Comprehension
• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition
• Number Facility

Tools & Equipment

• Computer
• Desk Telephone
• Cell Phone
• Printer (Scanner/Copier/Fax)
• Electronic Scale

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.