WIC NUTRITIONIST

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the WIC VP/Manager, the WIC Dietician/Nutritionist is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating WIC Program activities related to nutrition education and overall program delivery. The WIC Dietician/Nutritionist is responsible for providing staff training as well as hands on learning opportunities and mentoring of clinic staff.

This position may require relocation/reassignment to any of our clinics based on business needs. Flexibility and willingness to relocate are required.

Nevada Health Centers is an employer of choice and offers comprehensive benefits, including but not limited to: 

• Competitive compensation, with annual merit increases 
• Company sponsored PPO medical plan and buy-up option, vision, and dental plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous time-off policy, and ten (10) paid holidays plus one (1) float holiday 
• Company paid life/AD&D and long-term disability policies 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must attend and complete training as required by the State of Nevada WIC Administration
• Provides individual nutrition counseling of high-risk participants and develops nutrition care plans using the SOAP format
• Acts as a team player within the WIC clinics through determining WIC eligibility, assisting with appointment scheduling, phone calls, checking in participants and providing WIC benefits
• Acts as a team player within the WIC clinics by assisting with the certification process to include anthropometrics, assessing growth status, hematology, dietary assessment, nutrition counseling and prescribing food packages
• Enter appropriate data into the WIC application and documents certification, counseling, and referrals using the appropriate forms
• Promotes breastfeeding in a positive manner to WIC participants and Community Partners; provide breastfeeding education, support and breast pump issuance
• Facilitates group nutrition education classes in a participant centered manner
• Conducts staff training with any new implementations of risk codes
• Acts as a preceptor to WIC competent professional authority trainees (CPATs) and to CPAs
• Mentor CPA trainees through the CPA on-line training modules
• Provide coaching and mentoring opportunities to enhance learning of CPATs and CPAs
• Emphasizes and explains the importance of high risk codes
• Answer questions and provide directions and advice
• Provide opportunities for observational learning
• Evaluate hands on learning activities by completing the CPA Training Modules and skills checklists with the trainees
• Administer CPA Training Module quizzes and proctor the final practical exam
• Provide on-going mentoring opportunities for all staff; conduct staff assessments as well as provide effective feedback for enhancing skills
• Refer participants for services to other community agencies and document in participant record
• Identify staff needs and participate in and provide in-service training on those needs at staff team meetings
• Attend workshops, meetings and conference calls as needed or required by the position
• Evaluate and provide training on nutrition education materials to be used in the WIC clinics
• Attends and assists with community events
• Keeps up to date with WIC policies and procedures
• Keeps up to date with state, county and local programs essential for NVHC and WIC target populations 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics or nutrition

Preferred Qualifications

• Skill in operating computer databases
• English and Spanish preferred
• Ability to read, write, and calculate mathematical figures
• Experience in health care services
• Posse’s excellent communication skills for interviewing participants
• Facilitating group nutrition education classes and communicating with staff through mentoring opportunities and providing effective feedback
• Practices in a manner consistent with legal and ethical standards including WIC Regulations
• Knowledge of programs available that support nutritional and other health issues 
• Ability to travel and/or provide coverage to multiple clinic locations

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nevada Health Centers will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or any other category protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.