What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Dietitian, Nutritionist or Registered Nurse (CPA) position at Open Door Health Services?
WIC Dietitian, Nutritionist or Registered Nurse (CPA)
Summary:
If you are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field and want to be a preferred partner in the health and wellbeing of individuals across East Central Indiana, Open Door Health Services wants to hear from you! Open Door Health Services seeks candidates that want to create a better life and future for others, and ourselves, by enhancing the communities where we live, work, and play. It is our core belief system that esteeming the team, maximizing potential, doing the right thing, choosing compassion, and encouraging uniqueness fosters an inclusive, diverse, and safe space to work.
In the role of WIC Dietitian, Nutritionist or Registered Nurse you will serve as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA), certifying WIC participants and providing nutrition education to non-high-risk participants. This is a fulltime , 40 hours a week position.
In the role of WIC Dietitian, Nutritionist or Registered Nurse you will serve as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA), certifying WIC participants and providing nutrition education to non-high-risk participants. This is a fulltime , 40 hours a week position.
Muncie Location: The hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8a to 5p, Tuesday rotating every other week 8a to 5p and 10a to 7p, and Friday 8a to 2 p.
Responsibilities (How this position enhances our Mission, Vision, and Values)
Mission – Improve the Quality of Life of Others:
- Complete the ADP Application, certification procedure and documentation, including measurement of height, weight and hemoglobin.
- Document assessments, evaluations, counseling, and referrals on appropriate forms and the ADP Application.
- Schedule appointments using the ADP scheduler based on parameters and instructions from the coordinator.
- Make referrals as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the coordinator.
Vision- ODHS preferred partner in East Central Indiana for improving the well-being of individuals and the communities in which they live:
- Evaluates clients’ nutritional status through dietary assessments and consults and makes recommendations in relation to nutritional needs, family income, cultural food patterns, home facilities, and modifications in diet.
- Create and tailor a WIC food prescription using the ADP application that is appropriate to the participant’s needs.
- Issue and explain food benefits and the issuance period.
- Provide educational programs for clients in the form of classes or demonstrations and maintains related plans, files, and records.
- Provide individual nutritional counseling to non-high-risk participants and other requiring individual follow up.
- Help with breastfeeding tasks as assigned/needed.
Values - Esteem the Team, Maximize Potential, Do the Right Thing, Choose Compassion, Encourage Uniqueness:
- Provide all pregnant and breastfeeding women with nutrition education opportunities that promote a support breastfeeding.
- Maintains documents (forms/letters) recommended by State WIC.
- Able to perform duties of clinic assistant if needed in office or at hospital.
- Screen applicants for eligibility (identity, residency, and status) and document in ADP.
- Determine income eligibility using the ADP.
- Verify Medicaid using the Medicaid website.
- Assist participants with the completion of the WIC signature page and obtain participant’s signature on the epad.
- Issue EBT card, WIC booklet and instruct to use.
- May perform off-site certifications and screenings of applicants for eligibility, issue and explain food benefits.
- Participate in professional development opportunities, in-service education and staff meetings.
- Attend conferences and meetings needed or required by the position and participates in committees as requested.
- May serve as spokesperson for the agency to the degree delegate by the coordinator.
- Be a preceptor for Dietitians students.
Education and Experience:
- Qualified candidates would need a Bachelors or Master's degree which includes a degree major in at least one of the following areas:
- Dietetics
- Nutrition or Nutrition Sciences
- Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition
- Nursing (Current Registered Nurse License)
- Other health related degrees with a minor in Nutrition or 9 to 12 credit hours in Nutrition courses
- Previous experience in a maternal and child health or public health setting preferred.
About you:
- Knowledge of community resources and referral agencies.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, staff and the public at large.
- Skill of interviewing and communicating to elicit information and cooperation from clients.
- Knowledge of group dynamics.
- Ability to work with computer software programs.
- Ability to interpret and communicate agency rules, regulations and procedures.
- Ability to adapt to changing environment.
- Ability to be flexible and prioritize work effectively.
- Able to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Possess understanding of individuals socioeconomic status and lifestyle with respect for individual differences.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substance, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to clinic environment. Tasks involve contact with blood or body substances.
- Requires standing, walking or sitting for long periods of time. Occasional bending, stretching or lifting up to 40 pounds.
- Requires the ability to work under stressful situations.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range or use of approved adaptive equipment