Registered Dietitian

Knox Public Health

Knox Public Health has a part-time (24-32 hours/week) Registered Dietitian position open in our Women Infants and Children (WIC) division under the direction of the WIC Director. The responsibilities of this position will include but not be limited to:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs duties according to State WIC Program policy and procedure
Identifies WIC program participant’s nutritional needs by interpreting growth charts & health histories
Provides nutrition education according to assessed needs
Prepares, distributes and explains how to use the WIC Nutrition Card
Schedules follow-up appointments for WIC clients
Recommends appropriate food packages
Promotes breastfeeding as the number one infant feeding choice according to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Statement on Infant Feeding Policy
Coordinates the Danville WIC clinic as needed
Maintains proper documentation of contacts with WIC participants
Maintains nutrition education material on file
Assists WIC Director in overseeing the Peer Helper program
Provides supervision to WIC staff; coordinates staff scheduling when Director is absent
Assists with breastfeeding coordinator duties as assigned to include, but not limited to:
- Maintaining breast pump inventory
- Attending breastfeeding network meetings
- Coordinates staff training on breastfeeding
- Assists with breastfeeding classes
When appropriate, performs clerical duties for WIC participants to include, but not limited to:
- Completing intake
- Obtaining participant anthropometrics (height, weight, hemoglobin, )
- Prepare appointment notices
- Scheduling follow-up visits
Familiarizes self with community resources and services; refers clients to such resources or services and documents such referrals
Participates in outreach activities to promote community awareness of WIC services
Completes continuing education sessions, as required
Attends staff meetings and training sessions as required
Maintains proper licensure and/or certificates
Participates in agency committees, as needed or requested
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements for this Registered Dietitian position are associate degree in Dietetics, bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, preferred. Degree in food or nutrition, requires a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a nutrition-education setting and advanced nutrition/dietetics knowledge. Knowledge of breastfeeding or CLC credential, helpful. Proficient communication, computer and customer service skills, required.

This position is part-time (24-32 hours) with normal hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Hours may vary) and include occasional evenings and weekends. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, sick time, personal leave, and retirement; health, dental, and vision insurance available, for employees working 28 hours/week. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while keeping the standards of output efficient and on task, submit your resume and application to Human Resources, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050 or email to resume@knoxhealth.com. Application can be found at www.knoxhealth.com.

Knox Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer Provider.

Knox Public Health regularly accepts resumes which are kept on file for one year from the date received. Resumes can be sent to:

Human Resources Knox Public Health
11660 Upper Gilchrist Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Resumes can also be sent via email to: resume@knoxhealth.com

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