Hybrid Nutritionist 1 (Registered Dietitian) Woodbine Health Clinic at Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN

About the Department

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) of Davidson County offers a broad range of innovative nutrition services to improve the health of vulnerable families. Nashville WIC participants receive vital child health and development education, breastfeeding support, and healthy food vouchers from compassionate and culturally competent staff. Davidson County WIC is seeking a registered Dietitian/Nutritionist to join the team, and live and work in dynamic “Music City,” Tennessee. A passionate professional should be competent in medical nutrition therapy  and be able to engage in diet assessment, nutrition counseling and evaluation.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640.

Position Duties

• Assesses patients' nutritional status; analyzes medical information including anthropometric data to identify lab value fluctuations.
• Determines patients' eligibility for WIC; completes nutrition assessments and nutrition counseling; certifies patients who meet criteria; documents eligibility in medical records; and assigns appropriate supplemental food package.
• Promotes breastfeeding and lactation.
• Conveys basic and therapeutic nutrition information in a group setting.
• Coordinates nutrition services with the other public health programs.
• Promotes community nutrition and education activities; initiates nutrition promotion activities; conducts health promotion seminars, such as food demonstrations and grocery store tours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited (4) four-year college or university with a major in foods and nutrition or substantially similar subject matter.
   
• Valid class "D" driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD isnot sponsoringindividuals through any of the US Government’s employment-based immigration programs.

MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics and nutrition and its relationship to health and disease control.
• Knowledge of local organizations and available resources related to public health.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.