Public Health Nutritionist I

NUTRITIONIST

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc., a federally qualified community health center located in Durham, NC is recruiting for a Nutritionist. Durham is known as the Bull City, the City of Medicine, the Tastiest Town in the South, and the Startup Capital of the South. It's a two-hour drive from the beach, a three-hour drive from the Blue Ridge Mountains, and is North Carolina's fourth largest city by population. Along the East Coast, Durham is located conveniently along I-85. For those outside of driving distance, travel to and from is made easy as the City and County of Durham co-own the top-ranked Raleigh-Durham International Airport that services more than 45 nonstop destinations. Position Summary: Provides nutrition services at Lincoln Community Health Center and satellite clinics. Assesses nutrition needs using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary and socioeconomic information to develop a nutrition plan of care. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Work requires specialized knowledge in fundamental dietetics; behavior change theory and nutrition through the life cycle. Skillful application of this knowledge is required in counseling clients from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and who have uncomplicated or well-managed health issues. Ability to maintain rapport with clients. Demonstration of critical thinking as applied to practice of clinical dietetics. Good written and verbal communication and materials development skills. Desire and ability to work collaboratively, as a member of a team. Strong positive Customer Service Skills. Strong processing abilities. Strong problem-solving and communication. Ability to adapt education approach based on patient goals, learning preferences and abilities, educational attainment, socioeconomic status, culture, English proficiency, and age of clients. Education and Experience Required: Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education, approved program in Dietetics, or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Education with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university; or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university. Preferred one year of experience in the field of nutrition and/or community nutrition rotation setting. Spanish language fluency is a plus. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) Licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition May require appropriate credentialing for billing purposes (e.g. NPI, Medicare/Medicaid Provider) Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. (LCHC), mission is to provide primary and preventive health care in a courteous, professional, and personalized manner.

Key requirements for any position are our "Core Values":

• Courtesy
• Respect
• Quality
• Accessibility
• Teamwork
• Continuous Improvement
• Accountability

LCHC provides comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to our patients regardless of ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide health care to all members of our community, including low income, uninsured patients and diverse communities. We screen potential employees to first ensure alignment with our key requirements followed by the requisite position skills set. In doing so staff must be committed to the mission who do their best to live and work the characteristics of our core values as we strive to care for ever increasing members of the communities we serve. Understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences.