Nutritionist I Jobs

DescriptionThe Nutritionist I will assess the client's nutritional and/or health risks and prescribe food package. Determine and prioritize nutritional risks of clients.
Provide nutritional instructions in individual and group settings. Develop nutritional care plans for high-risk individuals. Coordinate nutritional care with other members of the health care team to assure client of medical and social services. Provide individual instruction and follow-up. Keep abreast of current research findings in maternal and child health nutrition. Establish and conduct programs to promote, support, and protect breastfeeding.

QualificationsMinimum Education
B.S. Science in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, or nutrition related field (Required)
Master's Degree Registered Dietitian eligibility (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
1 year Experience and/or completed internship, preferably in the area of maternal and child health (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Ability to perform responsibilities of a WIC nutritionist without routine supervision.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Licensed in the District of Columbia or licensed in another state with proof of application for District of Columbia licensure (Required) Registered Dietitian eligibility (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Nutrition Education

• Assess anthropometric data, medical history and lab values.

• Assign nutritional risk codes to clients based on established guidelines.

• Develop high-risk care plan and follow-up care in CARES.

• Prescribe food package taking nutritional needs, food preferences, and cultural background into consideration.

• Provide individual and group education.

• Include substance abuse education and referrals.

Breast Feeding Advocacy

• Conduct breastfeeding activities.

• Participate in breastfeeding promotion.

• Act as a breastfeeding coordinator on rotation, as needed.

• Issue manual and electric breast pumps and maintain issuance log.

• Refer clients to breast feeding peer counselor/lactation specialist.

Caseload Management and Outreach Activities

• Ensure effective operation and WIC caseload management in the WIC clinic.

• Maintain established show rate at the clinic.

• Supervise day to day clinical operations to assure compliance with State and Federal requirements.

• Plan and coordinate outreach activities for the site.

• Assure comprehensive medical and social services for clients.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities
Annual Plan - Goals and Objectives

• Conduct training programs for the WIC staff and intra-agency clinic staff, as needed.

• Assist to develop at least one annual plan objective for the assigned site/agency.

• Assist with annual plan goals and objectives of the agency.

• Keep abreast of current research findings in MCH nutrition in order to insure appropriate intervention.

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Primary Location: District of Columbia-WASHINGTON

Work Locations: Goldberg - Columbia Heights 3400 14th Street NW Washington 20010

Job: Non-Clinical Professional

Organization: Goldberg Cntr Cmnty Ped Hlth

Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift: Variable

Work Schedule: 8-4:30 with some extended hours as needed

Job Posting: Apr 19, 2023, 9:56:37 AM