Nutritionist II

Employer: Randolph County (NC). Address: 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, North Carolina, 27205. Phone: 336-318-6600. Website: http://www.randolphcountync.gov.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition assessment for public health clients, including determination of WIC program eligibility.
• Designs individualized care plans and WIC approved food prescription packages.
• Provides in-depth individualized nutrition counseling.
• Documents plans of care in the Crossroads system and utilizes multidisciplinary approach to providing coordinated patient care.
• Consults with and provides nutritional interpretation to physicians, nurses, social workers and other health care providers, including agencies and medical offices outside of public health.
• Participates in the planning and instruction of nutrition education activities including but not limited to classes, community programs, health fairs, and/or menu reviews.
• Assists in the development of lesson plans and in the preparation and selection of appropriate nutrition education materials.
• Participates in the promotion of nutrition awareness activities in the community and serves as source of nutrition education and information for the community.
• Participates in local agency staff meetings.
• Attends WIC program training sessions.
• Expands professional knowledge through conferences, workshops and professional publications.
• Performs various other duties as requested by the Nutrition Program Director.

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.

Skills

• Principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition
• Dietary assessment techniques
• Interpretation of medical and nutritional data
• Human behavior and techniques for effecting positive healthy changes
• Skills in writing clear, concise nutrition summary statements
• Ability to effectively collect relevant information and provide nutrition counseling
• Basic knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental conditions of local WIC participants
• Basic knowledge of community resources and social service programs
• Basic understanding of quality assurance and quality improvement practices
• Skills in organization and time management
• Proficiency in both speaking and writing in the English language
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of diverse individuals
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others

Schedule

Full Time