Nutritionist Iv/Registered Dietitian (Ph/Wic)-Pee Dee Reg. Negotiable & Telecommuting Hybrid Remote

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1. Assess and diagnose the nutritional status of clients with high risk and/or complex nutrition-related medical conditions with referred from WIC, MCH programs, as well as other health care providers. Develop and implement nutrition interventions including counseling, follow-up, referral, and coordination of care with other health care providers. Provide and document care utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and according to program policy issues breast pumps to WIC certified breastfeeding participants according to policy.
2. Approve, document, distribute, and track special and metabolic formulas by program policy and procedures. Provide consultation and technical assistance related to special formulas to staff and health care providers.
3. Provide professional expertise, consultation and technical expertise and assistance to health care team members, health care providers, community organizations, staff, and the public. Participate in the orientation, and training nutrition staff as requested. Serve as a preceptor for dietetic interns completing supervised professional practice experiences in the region.
4. Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of WIC/MCH nutrition service. Assist with quality assurance processes for WIC program nutrition services, assist with WIC certifications, nutrition education, and special formulas, as needed.
5. Update professional skills and knowledge to assure delivery of quality nutrition services. Participate in continuing education opportunities. Complete and maintain advance certification(s) required for the position. Participates in disaster preparedness as outlined during hazardous weather.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

State Minimum Requirements: Some positions require registration or eligibility for registration by the American Dietetics Association. A bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics or community nutrition and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting; or a bachelor's degree in any field, eligibility for registration by the American Dietetics Association and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: Registered dietitian (RD) with a master’s degree in nutrition, foods and nutrition, community nutrition, dietetic, public health/related field and two (2) years of experience in clinical dietetics or as a nutritionist in public health providing clinical services or RD with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, foods and nutrition, community nutrition dietetic/related field and five (5) years’ experience in clinical dietetics or nutrition in public health. Current license to practice dietetics from the SC Panel of Dietetics or be eligible to apply. DHEC employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis. You must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable transportation. This position may require working early (before 8:30 am), evening (after 5:00 pm) and/or Saturday's. Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

Immunization Requirements:
All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.