Nutritionist II - Havelock en Craven County, NC
Craven County, NC · New Bern, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en New Bern
About the Department
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as lead nutritionist for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Office at Craven County Community Health Center in Havelock, NC. The employee in this position will provide nutrition assessment and medical nutrition therapy to high-risk pregnant and postpartum women and to high-risk children.
Position Duties
To participate in the local operation of the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
Coordinate outreach/referral systems at MCAS, Cherry Point. Assist the Nutrition Services Director in maintaining WIC caseload.
Develop and present a monthly breastfeeding class to WIC participants including high risk participants.
Serve as representative of CCHD nutrition program aboard MCAS, Cherry Point.
Design nutrition education materials for education of routine and high-risk clients. Evaluate and redesign as necessary.
Collect laboratory data for the evaluation of WIC clients and high-risk clients.
Develop and present nutrition education classes on a variety of topics.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.
In the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
College transcript is required.
American Dietetic Registration or licensure preferred but not required.
