In immediate need of a Nutritionist in the Keene, NH area. This is a full time first shift position starting at $23.00/hour.
Responsibilities:
- Determines participant eligibility for WIC program services in accordance with Agency, State and Federal guidelines, policies and procedures
- Formulates and implements the nutrition care plans for individual participants of the WIC program utilizing Value Enhanced Nutrition Services, Getting to the Heart of the Matter framework and Participant Centered Education
- Provides nutrition counseling to pregnant, postpartum women, infants and children participating in the WIC program in accordance with Federal and State guidelines, policies and procedures
- Completes and maintains required nutrition education documentation, referrals and other program data as required by the State contract in the StarLINC computer system
- Provides Required nutrition education contacts to high priority WIC participants according to state and federal policies and procedures
- Completes intake procedures, anthropometrics and blood work in accordance with state and federal program guidance and regulations
- Formulates and implements the nutrition care plans for individual participants of WIC
- Assists with the design, implementation and evaluation of the program nutrition objectives established annually for the state workplan
- Participates in the quality improvement activities including completing reviews on participant records and programmatic requirements to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines; makes effort to correct all quality improvement findings
- Refers participants to appropriate health and social service resources as needed
- Maintains knowledge of federal, state and agency policies and procedures and current nutrition developments and findings effecting women, and children
Requirements:
- Dietetic Technician with a minimum of an Associate’s degree from an American Dietetic Association approved Dietetic Technician program and eligible for registration (DTR); Physician or Nurse Practitioner (MC, NP, DO); Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (RN, LPN); Physician Assistant (PA, certified by the National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants or certified by a State medical certifying authority); and other health professionals whose education and experience have been individually approved by the State Agency
- Eligibility for Registered Dietitian is preferred, or Registered Dietitian
- Experience in community nutrition or other health services involving women, infants and children
- Advanced study in nutrition science or public health coursework
- Must have valid driver’s license, meet insurance requirements, have reliable transportation and be able to travel to all sites
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (can be flexible)
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