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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Clinic Nutritionist (GRANT FUNDED)

NE 68124, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$30.65/hr - $36.36/hr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Clinic Nutritionist to work under the Health Director, providing nutrition assessments and plans for the WIC program. The role involves evaluating health assessments, providing nutritional education, and ensuring compliance with departmental protocols.

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Responsibilities

Gather, review, and assess information obtained during the certification process, and certify/deny applicant participation

Conduct and evaluate health/nutritional assessments on applicants and program participants

Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public

Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment

Provide evidence-based, participant-centered nutritional education and guidance (e.g. iron needs/deficiencies, proper infant feeding, overall healthy diet) on an individual and group basis

Adhere to department and program protocols, methods, and guidelines

Ensure participants receive appropriate number and type of nutrition contacts during each certification period

Develop, prioritize, and document plans for education follow-up based on participant's medical and nutritional findings

Assign and tailor WIC food packages

Assist in data collection procedures, develop and coordinate statistical records and reports, and participate in community outreach projects

Refer WIC clients to community resources, document referrals and conduct follow-up

Perform computer input and retrieval functions; prepare and maintain various records (e.g. reports, correspondence, documents)

Demonstrate empathy, respect, and understanding toward individuals/families and community values

Maintain job knowledge and skill set (e.g. research, training, webinars, seminars, conferences)

Participate in task forces or work groups

Maintain confidentiality of medical and personal health information

Participate in public health emergency response planning, training, and respond during emergency

Assist in preparing and issuing eWIC cards and scheduling appointments for program participants

Conduct/participate in grant programs

Safely operate a motor vehicle when required to travel on County business

Report to work with regular, consistent attendance

Perform other duties as assigned and directed

Qualification

Nutrition assessmentsWIC program experienceHuman Nutrition courseworkMSOffice proficiencyBilingual (Spanish/English)EmpathyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Food and Nutrition, Nutrition Science, Community Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health, which must include at least 15 hours of course work in Human Nutrition required

At least 9 hours of course work in Human Nutrition and two (2) years of work experience related to nutrition education (e.g. WIC, EFNEP, community health educator) required

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with current Nebraska license

Registered Dietetic Technician

Two (2) years of experience using MSOffice required

Valid driver's license and own transportation upon hire and maintained throughout employment required

Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check and conditional offer drug screen required