Registered Dietitian

Position Overview Under general direction, promotes individual and population health through advanced, comprehensive nutrition education, counseling and community-based initiatives. Provides advanced dietary and nutrition knowledge, counseling and recommendations for clients and families participating in Maternal Child Health programs in the clinic and/or home setting. Responsibilities Promote individual and population health through comprehensive nutrition education, counseling, and community-based initiatives. Provide advanced dietary and nutrition knowledge, counseling, and recommendations for clients and families participating in Maternal Child Health programs in clinic or home settings. Develop diet and nutrition plans of care based on comprehensive assessment and client needs and interests. Serve as professional resource and nutrition expert participating in community-based programs, grants and coalitions. Staff WIC clinics as WIC Nutrition Specialist, completing health and nutrition screenings and assessments for women, infants and children. Provide nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals for clients and families. Complete comprehensive health, growth and nutrition assessment of clients. Provide client‑centered counseling and referrals, engaging clients in setting goals and behavioral changes necessary to achieve optimal health status. Promote, protect and support breastfeeding initiation and duration among clients and the community. Display a positive attitude toward breastfeeding to clients and the general public. Make appropriate nutritional and breastfeeding recommendations to healthcare providers and maternal child health staff. Work as team member sharing information and knowledge, and coordinating client services and referrals to ensure effective health outcomes. Document accurate and detailed diet and nutrition care plan in the electronic health record, including billable visits. Ensure accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of record information and documents. Provide breastfeeding support, education, intervention and referrals. Evaluate, approve and document special formulas for qualifying medical conditions. Serve as nutrition expert and liaison for maternal and child health and other agency programs. Participate in multi‑disciplinary teams, including MIHP case conferences. Participate in training and mentoring new staff and student interns. Certified Lactation Educators or specialists: provide advanced breastfeeding interventions and recommendations. Represent agency and public health at community coalitions. Conduct outreach to community partners including health care providers. Maintain up‑to‑date vaccines, including flu (influenza), in accordance with CDC guidelines: Recommended Vaccines for Healthcare Workers. Qualifications Certification as a Lactation Educator or specialist. Experience in maternal and child health nutrition, including work with WIC clients. Strong knowledge of breastfeeding support strategies and nutritional counseling. Ability to work collaboratively in multi‑disciplinary teams and train new staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr District Health Department 10