WIC Nutritionist

MISSION, VALUES AND SERVICE GOALS

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Document required information in the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS) to complete certification and nutrition education contact procedures including anthropometrics, education, counseling and referrals in the INWIC MIS.
• Complete nutrition assessments and provide nutrition education and referrals tailored to the client’s living conditions, nutritional needs, food patterns, preferences, and dietary restrictions.
• Provide individual nutrition counseling for high-risk clients and other clients requiring individual follow-up causing a client-centered approach.
• Provide written information to clients regarding Medicaid, agencies that provide Drug and Substance Abuse counseling, and other social service agencies.
• Lead group education classes and maintain related files and records.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Education And Experience

• Must be one of the following:
• Registered Dietitian;
• or Registration eligible to take the exam for the Commission on Dietetic Registration;
• or Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or Nutrition Sciences;
• or Registered Nurse;
• or A graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s program in a health-related field which, through review of an official transcript from an accredited college, includes a study in nutrition;
• CPR certification is preferred.
• If assigned as a Hospital based WIC Nutritionist or CPA (Competent Professional Authority), IBCLC or CLC/CLS credentials are preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Present in the clinic during all clinic hours, up to the limit for full-time employees.
• Able to work independently.
• Work effectively on a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to facilitate conversations with individuals to address their needs.
• Demonstrate professionalism in a manner consistent with legal and ethical standards including WIC federal regulation.
• Operate standard office and computer equipment.
• Utilize Indiana WIC communication services to appropriately serve WIC clients.
• Requires basic or proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams, Edge) and Google Chrome.
• Flexibility during periods of program change.