Nutritionist/Health Educator/Dietitian

About the role

This is a full time, grant funded, benefit eligible position located in Lowndes County, Georgia. Under supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups or the public. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

OR Health Educator Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university that meets specific coursework criteria.

OR Preferred Qualifications Registered Nurse:

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.

Benefits

• Unique training opportunities
• Engaging worksite wellness events
• Wellness breaks (up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities)
• Employee retirement plan
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Vacation and sick leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term care
• Life insurance