PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST

Requisition No: 877013 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64028876 *This is a Career Service (CS) Public Health Nutritionist position working for the Lee County Health Department.* This is specialized work responsible for advanced and complex professional public health and nutrition and dietetic work in the Florida Department of Health in Lee County under the direction of the Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor. It requires a high degree of accuracy, involves close interactions with other personnel of the CHD, and maintains confidentiality. Travel to all sites may be involved in the performance of duties. This position may serve clients who speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department’s Limited English Proficiency Plan. NUTRITION RISK DETERMINATION AND DOCUMENTATION Determines nutrition risk eligibility of clients in accordance with DHM 150-24. Correctly identifies clients at medical and/or high nutrition risk by assessing anthropometric, hematological and nutrition data. Documents all medical and high‑risk care plans using the SOAP format in the FL-WiSE system in accordance with department policy. Completes FL-WiSE System data entry ensuring to complete all required screens before the end of the day services are provided. NUTRITION EDUCATION Provides comprehensive nutrition and breastfeeding assessment for low‑risk, high‑risk, and medically high‑risk WIC clients. Provides nutrition counseling with SMART goal setting and follow‑up with clients at future appointments. Provides individualized client‑centered nutrition and breastfeeding education in individual settings to promote good eating habits, physical development and good health as needed. Adapts nutrition education based on need of the client using the VENA concept. Conducts Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to clients as prescribed by the medical care provider. Communicates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. FOOD PACKAGE ASSIGNMENTS Assigns appropriate food package based on comprehensive assessment. Assesses formula needs and makes referrals for formula recommendations as appropriate. Assists clients in obtaining up‑to‑date and accurate prescriptions from providers. Follows procedures for receiving, issuing and reconciling special formula including direct distribution and EBT assigned formulas to ensure accurate formula inventory. CLIENT REFERRALS As necessary, refers client to appropriate outside agency, documenting referral. Assigns appropriate food packages. Completes FL-WiSE System data entry ensuring to complete all required screens before the end of the day services are provided. BREASTFEEDING Protects, promotes and supports breastfeeding; assures local site reflects a Breastfeeding Friendly atmosphere. Assists with organization and maintenance of breastfeeding supplies for site and issues manual breast pumps per Local Agency guidelines. Promotes breastfeeding classes with all prenatal clients. Refers clients to Breastfeeding team as needed. ADMINISTRATIVE Completes assigned administrative projects and reports in a timely fashion. Participates in Quality Assurance activities. OTHER Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of principles, practices & office procedures Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms Knowledge of theories & concepts of preventive health care, current science & practice of nutrition Knowledge of prenatal, breastfeeding, postpartum, infant and children nutrition Knowledge of breastfeeding benefits and ability to promote and educate on it Knowledge of the methods of data collection Knowledge of the principles & techniques of records management Knowledge of planning principles & techniques Skill in operating a personal computer Ability to provide nutrition education for individuals and groups Ability to assess nutritional status and develop basic nutrition plans Ability to teach and develop or select education materials Ability to operate general office equipment Ability to train others & deal effectively with a variety of people Ability to follow office procedures & practices Ability to organize & maintain filing systems Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures Ability to prioritize individual workload, prepare reports & maintain records Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, e.g., stapler, scissors, etc. Ability to work with occasional loud noises Ability to follow instructions Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes Ability to perform anthropometric and hematological measurements accurately Ability to lift & carry up to 50 pounds as needed MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 21M, Sections 48.001, 48.002, 48.003, Florida Administrative Code. WHERE YOU WILL WORK Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers BENEFITS Annual and Sick Leave benefits Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click Successful candidates will be required to complete the Form I‑9 and the information will be verified using the E‑Verify system. E‑Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. LOCATION FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916 LEHIGH ACRES, FL, US, 33971 NORTH FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33903 NEAREST MAJOR MARKET Fort Myers NEAREST SECONDARY MARKET Cape Coral For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr