Nutrition Support Dietitian

Application Deadline: Sunrise Community Health Summary
Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patient's journey to wellness and are committed to our community's health and well-being.

WIC Registered Dietitian:
The WIC Registered Dietitian performs WIC program eligibility and nutritional assessment for individual clients.
With a Quality , Customer First , and Compassionate approach, The WIC Registered Dietitian will:

Assess the nutritional status of and provides nutrition counseling to high-risk pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children in the WIC program.
Perform health screening gather accurate heights, weights, and hemoglobin.
Interview participants to collect comprehensive diet and nutrition-related health information.
Review participants medical and nutrition information to assess nutritional status; determines participants' eligibility for program services by reviewing applications, nutrition questionnaires, and medical charts.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and monitor nutrition care plans for participants.
Counsel participants and families on nutrition needs in a participant-centered, positive approach to attain nutrition-related goals.
Counsel clients with consideration of their physical, financial, cultural, religious, education and other social factors.
Counsel high risk participants at least once during a certification period.
Consult with health care providers on participant's nutritional needs, special formula, and other health concerns.
Authorize the use of non-contract brand formula, exempt infant formulas, WIC-eligible medical foods, and individual needs for tailoring of WIC food packages.
Provide appropriate documentation in participant charts including participant concerns, nutrition assessment, materials provided, nutrition education, referrals progress toward attaining new behavior change and follow-up plans.
Review charts of high and moderate risk participants to assure assessment, counseling, education plan, follow-up, documentation, food packages, referrals and all aspects are accurate and appropriate.
Develop, review, and evaluate nutritional education material such as pamphlets, textbooks, and audio-visual aids for use by participants.
Participate in keeping educational material stocked, organized and updated.
Assist with Outreach and public relations activities (health fairs, presentations).
Maintain a professional working relationship with community participant providers.
Collaborate with WIC partners (UNC, CSU, Health Departments, United Way).
Maintain contacts and supports assigned retailers.
Assist and support team to meet participant needs and coordinate participant flow within the department.
Assist in supervision of paraprofessional staff as needed. Participate in training volunteers, students, and interns.
Bachelor's degree (B.in nutrition/dietetics and/or nursing,

• Registered Dietitian, R.D and/or Registered Nurse, RN.
• 1-2 years' related experience and/or training; Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

At Sunrise, we pride ourselves in over 50 years of exceptional support to our community and employees. Sunrise is dedicated to guiding every employee towards professional growth and development by supporting them through training and tuition reimbursement. Employee opinions are valued, and we listen to employees through employee engagement surveys and the sharing of diverse ideas!

Sunrise Community Health offers a generous range of benefits.
Up to 8-weeks of Paid Time Off (to include Vacation, Personal, 12 observed Holiday, and Sick Leave)

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD)
FSA Medical Flexible Spending Account
FSA Dependent Care Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Financial Benefits:
Referral Bonus
Tuition and Training Reimbursement
Agency Wide Training
Current immunizations are required to work at Sunrise Community Health and may vary dependent upon the position. COVID vaccine is highly encouraged. N95 Testing is required for Clinical positions and facial hair must not interfere with the seal or valve function of the respirator.
Sunrise Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce that enriches our culture and our mission to provide affordable access to quality healthcare for all. Qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.