WIC Site Nutritionist

Job Details

Job Location
BHFNK Bristol Hospital Funck Bl - Bristol, CT

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Job Shift
1st Shift (Days)

Description

At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for over 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.

A Master's degree from an institution accredited by a recognized regional accrediting body in nutritional sciences, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, public health nutrition, home economics with a major in foods and nutrition and one year of responsible experience in nutrition in a health agency or health care facility, OR

A Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution accredited by a recognized regional accrediting body with a major in foods and nutrition, community nutrition, nutrition education, or nutritional sciences and two years of responsible experience in nutrition in a health agency or health care facility.

Successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation/Approval of Dietetics Education (CAADE) accredited/approved supervised practice program (e.g., a Coordinated Program, Dietetic Internship or Approved Pre-Professional Practice/AP4 Program) or a master's degree in nutrition education can qualify for one year of work experience. Persons with a Master's degree In nutrition who do not have a bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition must have successfully completed the equivalent subject matter at the graduate level to compensate for any courses not completed at the undergraduate level.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Responsible for the nutrition and breastfeeding promotion and support services component for one local agency site, for a local WIC Program with multiple permanent sites.

At least 80% of time allocated to the provision of direct nutrition and breastfeeding promotion and support services and no more than 20% dedicated to administrative duties.

Examples of Duties

* In cooperation with the Program Nutritionist and local agency Breastfeeding Coordinator develops the nutrition and breastfeeding promotion and support services component of the annual local agency plan in compliance with Federal and State regulations and guidelines.

* Participates in the development of the nutrition and breastfeeding promotion and support services budget.

Implements the nutrition and breastfeeding promotion and support services component of the local agency plan.

Assures proper certification of eligible applicants.

As a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) on the staff of the local program, conducts a complete WIC nutrition assessment, determines and documents nutritional risk of WIC participants; as appropriate develops and follows-up on care plans for high-risk participants. Is responsible for appropriate assignment and tailoring of WIC food packages for WIC participants.

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

See above job description

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by hospital.

Special Requirements:

Excellent typing skills with minimum 60 wpm, mathematical skills, personal computer literacy, excellent transcription skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, English composition skills.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting for prolonged periods looking at a computer screen, bending, stooping.

Work Environment:

Normal office conditions. High volume of telephone and personal contact with various levels of personnel and outside professionals. Use of personal computer.

Cognitive Requirements:

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills with ability to follow written and verbal directions with multiple steps. Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively prioritize one's own work assignments. Independent decision making within constraints of policies and protocols.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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