Nutritionist II (WIC Lead Registered Dietitian) - TLT/SDA

Summary Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking a Nutritionist II (Lead Dietitian) to provide leadership and services at our Auburn Public Health Center within the Southeast King County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) team. This position will lead Nutrition Assistants and Registered Dietitians, collaborate with the Auburn Public Health leadership team, and support families and children through healthy foods, nutrition education, breast‑feeding support, and connections to additional resources and programs. Commitment to Equity and Social Justice King County is committed to equity, social justice, and anti‑racism. The County has adopted a pro‑equity agenda that promotes fairness, justice, and opportunity across all programs and communities. References to our equity efforts can be found at Work Schedule Typical work schedule Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Occasional Saturday work may be required based on clinic needs. This is a non‑exempt position subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Work Location The position will be based at the Auburn Public Health Center (901 Auburn Wy N, Auburn, WA 98002). Additional coverage may be required at other Southeast King County WIC sites. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite. Job Duties Conduct individual nutrition assessments for WIC and MNT program clients using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary data, and document care plans. Assess medically complex and high‑risk clients, primarily pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children. Accurately obtain and document anthropometric measurements for infants, children and adults. Provide health‑care education with multidisciplinary team members on nutrition and related health topics. Provide breastfeeding education and support to pregnant women and new mothers. Use clinic practice‑management software (Cascades) and related data systems. Review, monitor, and schedule staff work; problem‑solve day‑to‑day operational issues as assigned. Assist with staff hiring, performance evaluation input, and coaching/On‑the‑job training to ensure competency. Collaborate with the site supervisor and program staff on quality assurance activities and compliance with standards. Oversee collection and analysis of site‑specific data to identify at‑risk populations and participate in research for health‑care delivery improvement. Coordinate care with team members and other health‑care providers; make referrals and document case management as appropriate. Work with the supervisor to ensure team workflows meet WIC standards and implement workflow changes as needed. Facilitate community outreach related to WIC program and services. Develop and present educational information to clients individually, in classes, or to community groups on nutrition and food‑related topics. Collaborate with the community to assess and address health issues, including development of health programs. Develop and implement nutrition standards for targeted populations such as prenatal and high‑risk patients. Provide technical assistance and nutrition consultation; may offer in‑service training for staff. Precept nutrition interns from various educational institutions. Prepare and facilitate monthly WIC team meetings. Qualifications – Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science, or Master of Public Health in Nutrition. Current Registered Dietitian (RD) registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or able to attain registration by hire date. Washington State Certified Dietitian (CD) or able to obtain within 30 days. National Provider Identifier (NPI) within first 30 days. Complete departmental credentialing process and maintain credentialing throughout employment. Current BLS/CPR certification with AED training at time of offer. Washington State Medical Assistant‑Registered or Phlebotomist license within 30 days to perform hemoglobin/hematocrit testing on WIC participants. Demonstrated experience advancing equity and social justice principles that address systemic inequities. Experience providing WIC services. Qualifications – Desired Two (2) years of WIC leadership experience. Familiarity with WIC Electronic Charting System (Cascades). Bilingual in English and Spanish, or another language. Experience in quality improvement processes in a public health organization. Advanced leadership, group facilitation, and coordination skills. Experience coordinating breastfeeding promotion and support activities. Experience with program monitoring and audits. Experience developing and modifying electronic charting and documentation systems for nutrition services. Advanced Excel, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams skills. Experience providing training on nutrition services and principles to staff. Knowledge of community health and social service resources and skill in building partnerships. Benefits Overview Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage options. Life and disability insurance with optional supplemental coverage. Retirement participation through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) plan. Transportation program and ORCA transit pass. 12 paid holidays plus two personal holidays. Generous vacation and paid sick leave. Paid parental, family, medical, and volunteer leave. Flexible Spending Account and wellness programs. On‑site activity centers and employee assistance programs. Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position. Training and career development programs. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. #J-18808-Ljbffr King County, WA