Registered Dietitian-WIC-Baseline Clinic

Essential Functions

• Performs WIC services and procedures such as categorical and income screening and health and nutrition assessments in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and procedures.
• Plans, creates, and provides individual and group nutrition and breastfeeding education to medium and high-risk participants, providers, and professional staff utilizing interactive teaching methods and diverse multi-media materials and aids.
• Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding clinical nutrition issues or concerns, including customizing individual meal plans for program participants with medical needs.
• Assigns and tailors an appropriate food package for eligible participants based on age, category, health risks, and family needs and issues.
• Reviews and authorizes special formulas and documents approved in HANDS.
• Develops and revises nutrition education materials as assigned.
• Serves as preceptor to incoming dietetic interns and provides mentoring.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) certification issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Valid driver’s license Current CPR Certification
• PREFERRED Qualifications: 1 or more years’ experience in WIC, or related field Bilingual in English and Spanish