WIC Lead Nutritionist

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title - WIC Lead Nutritionist

Department - WIC

Reports to - WIC Lead Nutritionist

Benefits - 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position: An ideal environment to gain leadership skills and management experience! Performs a variety of responsible tasks involving nutrition assessments and counseling of individuals and families in nutrition principals, diet, food selection, and economics focusing on WIC clients.  Supervises WIC clinic Administrative Assistants, a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, and other Nutritionists on site. Opportunity to provide nutrition counseling for gestational diabetes. Conducts evaluations and audits on WIC staff based on the local and state policies and procedures. Will gain experience communicating and working closely with an interdisciplinary leadership team. Communicates with other management and leadership staff, and community agencies and members to support the needs of the patient and the program. Overall this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of women, infants and children. This position offers a 2 ½ day weekend! Piedmont Health offers a very competitive benefits package including 10 paid holidays, inclement weather days, and more. RDs are offered $250 for continuing education to be used to support furthering their skill set of their choosing. WIC also provides many free opportunities to gain CEU credits in addition to the $250 offered by Piedmont. 

• Work Location: Siler City - 224 South 10th Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344

Schedule: Monday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Thursday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Travel: As needed

Duties/ Responsibilities -

• Determine WIC Program eligibility based on the medical and nutrition risk identified.
• Determines risk codes, based on assessment and information presented.
• Provides individualized counseling in nutrition and breastfeeding based on needs and resources identified above. Consults with
• medical providers, social work and other healthcare providers as needed to provide optimal care.
• Conducts counseling in culturally appropriate way to meet the needs of the patients.
• Screens immunization records of clients and makes referral as appropriate.
• Proper documentation, based on contact, on all forms and in computer.
• Based on professional discretion determines follow schedule for patient.
• Contacts other health professionals or agencies if needed to provide optimal care for the patient.
• Works with other health center staff or outside medical professionals to provide care for patients.
• Defers to lead nutritionist or RD for additional guidance with patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with diverse patient populations served.
• Prescribes or reviews food package to determine adequacy.
• Evaluates all prescriptions for special and therapeutic formula.
• Helps to ensure a safe environment in clinic with staff and clients.
• Provides thorough assessment of each patient and determine appropriate risk code
• Based on client centered approach, determines educations topic.
• Effectively presents education topic with appropriate handouts.
• Determines correct follow-up visit based on risk code.
• Documents nutrition education contacts.

Qualifications -

Education: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration; or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition; or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education- approved.

• Didactic Program in Dietetics and two years nutrition experience; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Dietetics.
• Registration with a Bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience; or a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience. 

Required:

• Requires frequent sitting for long periods, operation of standard office and computer equipment.
• May require lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office software program suite.
• Requires normal vision range.
• Work is performed in an office/clinical environment.
• Contact with staff and external clients and vendors.

Preferred: 

• One year of public health experience or similar preferred.
• Spanish 

Current/valid License: N/A

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Range -  $50,306 - $67,607  (commensurate with years of experience)

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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