WIC - Registered Dietitian

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs eligibility and nutritional assessment for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program for individual participants. Plans and coordinates services for WIC participants, including high risk participants, and community as it relates to health and nutrition using principles specific to pediatrics, adolescents, and adults. Services include nutritional planning, determination of supplemental food needs and provision of breastfeeding supplies. Provides individual and group education in nutrition, breastfeeding and health issues. Attends special events to raise public awareness about the program as well as health and nutrition issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Master’s prepared Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian (R.D.) with proof of current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

· Two years or more experience in public health setting.

· Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure as a representative of Roseland Community Hospital.

• Knowledge of principles, practices and policies of the health care industry.

· Excellent verbal and written communication with all levels of staff, patient population and the community composed of diverse cultures and age groups.

· Ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organization, including internal and external customers.

· Regular working hours will require one late afternoon/early evening schedule.

· Ability to document, develop and write reports clearly and accurately.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

· Ability to handle all situations with thoughtfulness, articulateness, and diplomacy

• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and task.

· Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment.

· Must be self-directed and innovative.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts initial and periodic assessments as the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) of WIC participants for dietary case management based on established measures of health and nutritional intake.
• Provides nutrition and breastfeeding counseling for participants in the WIC program, including high risk participants/contacts.
• Develops and documents individual care plans for participants based on WIC priority and follows up to track progress in improving health outcomes.
• Refers participants, including high risk participants to other health and social services.
• Conducts group nutrition education sessions to WIC participants per established policies and procedures.
• Maintains records of assessment and counseling per WIC program standards set forth by the Department of Human Services.
• Ensures the security of the WIC MIS system and food instruments and reports any suspected misuse of breach in system security or confidentiality.
• Attends specialized training on expected competencies.
• Assists in the collection of routine and special data and prepares reports as assigned.
• Required to work unconventional hours during evenings.
• Performs related duties as assigned by Director.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Computer operation, fax and scan documents.

· Ability to perform all WIC services and needed.