SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64005705

Senior Public Health Nutritionist - 64005705

This position provides nutritional assessment, education, and counseling to clients of the supplemental food program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. Provides excellent customer service to clients displaying courtesy and respect while expediting their visit to reduce wait time. Interviews WIC clients to certify for the WIC program per state WIC program policies and regulations stated in DHM 150-24. Performs a nutritional assessment screening and analyzes medical and anthropometric data to determine nutritional risk eligibility. Monitors accuracy of completion of growth grids and measurement techniques by Health Support staff. Develops client nutritional care plans to include from 1-3 client-centered goals and prescribes food packages. Documents in FL-Wise electronic client records by end of business day. In rare emergencies, a late entry note must follow local and state protocol. Provides individual and group nutritional counseling and education. Completes High-risk nutritional counseling referrals and counsels all medically high-risk WIC clients at least once per certification period. Refers clients and families as needed to other health and social service agencies. Distributes exempt infant formulas to WIC clients as prescribed by a Physician/APRN/Physician assistant per WIC program guidelines. Handles receipt of exempt formula and distributes per local procedures. Promotes and supports breastfeeding; distributes breast pumps per guidelines and makes referrals to peer counselors and the Lactation Consultant. Performs duties utilizing a teamwork approach to assure program objectives are coordinated with other staff to achieve desired results. Cultivates positive work relationships with co-workers and communicates key concepts to supervisor and co-workers for efficient operations. Maintains client confidentiality and security in accordance DOHP50-10-10 Information Security & Privacy Policy Confidential Information. Participates in formulation of nutrition education activities. Coordinates the 2nd Nutrition Contact quarterly topic training with lesson plan and roll out of flip charts for WIC support staff as requested. Prepares and presents nutrition classes per agency objectives. Coordinates and submits reports of non-WIC clients counseling. Documents observational reviews of WIC staff for competencies as assigned. Assists with the breast pump program as needed. Assists with formula inventory, receipt, and handling as requested. Assists SPHNS to ensure prompt handling of exempt formula invoices. Assists with nutrition reports and analysis as assigned. Assist with organizing nutrition and breastfeeding materials in the office. Participates in the development, community assessment and carrying out of Objectives of Biennial Nutrition Program Plan. Assists with orientation training for new WIC staff and/or student interns as needed and community presentations. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and other professional and staff developmental activities. Perform related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Nutrition assessment, nutrition counseling, nutrition education and nutrition presentations. Computer skills, time management, excellent communication skills, excellent customer service skills, coordination with co-workers and partners on common projects.

Qualifications: A licensed, registered dietitian/nutritionist in the State of Florida 6 months experience in the nutrition field or a dietetic internship

Where You Will Work: Port Saint Lucie, Florida