WIC Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Job Summary & Essential Functions

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in our WIC Program, you'll serve as a clinical nutrition expert by providing individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, education, and breastfeeding support for participants with both routine and high-risk nutritional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nutrition and breastfeeding counseling for pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding women, infants, and children.
• Assess and counsel high-risk participants with complex nutrition concerns including anemia, obesity, underweight, gastrointestinal disorders, prematurity, low birth weight, and maternal nutrition.
• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments, anthropometric measurements, hemoglobin testing, and infant formula calculations.
• Review and approve specialty infant formula requests in accordance with provider orders and WIC guidelines.
• Develop and facilitate nutrition, prenatal, and breastfeeding education classes for individuals and groups.
• Educate families on healthy eating, infant feeding, and breastfeeding best practices.
• Provide referrals to community resources that support participants' health and well-being.
• Support community outreach efforts by promoting Valle del Sol's WIC services and participating in educational events.
• Aid in training and mentoring Nutrition Education Specialists.
• Maintain accurate documentation while ensuring patient confidentiality and compliance with WIC regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, community partners, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Human Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN/RD) credential, or eligibility to obtain registration within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive, patient-centered care.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Reliable transportation with the ability to travel between Valle del Sol locations throughout Maricopa County.
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

Preferred

• Previous WIC experience.
• One or more years of experience in nutrition, healthcare, public health, or social services.
• Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.