Nutritionist IV/Registered Dietician

2 weeks ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States State of South Carolina Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Nutritionist IV/Registered Dietician to join our team at the South Carolina Department of Public Health. As a key member of our WIC Program, you will be responsible for assessing and diagnosing the nutritional status of high-risk patients referred from our WIC programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and monitor nutrition interventions, including counseling, follow-up, referral, and coordination of care with other healthcare providers.
  • Provide and document care according to program policy and the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
  • Promote and support breastfeeding to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
  • Counsel breastfeeding women on the management of high-risk nutrition-related medical conditions.
Auditing and Consultation
  • Assist with quality assurance processes for WIC program nutrition services, including WIC certifications, nutrition education, tele-nutrition, and special formulas.
  • Document in the SC-WIC system per agency protocol, policy, and procedures.
  • Follow established guidelines for customer services and cultural competency, including annual review of WIC Civil Rights and Customer Services.
  • Approve, document, distribute, and track List II and metabolic formulas according to WIC Program and enter into the SC-WIC system.
  • Provide consultation and technical assistance related to List II and metabolic formulas to clinic staff and healthcare providers, including Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN).
  • Provide consultation and technical assistance related to nutrition care to members of the healthcare team, other healthcare providers, and the community; assist with the supervised professional practice experiences for dietetic interns completing rotations in the region and other duties as assigned.
Emergency Preparedness

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DPH employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or community nutrition and experience in a clinical, public health, or institutional setting; or a bachelor's degree in any field, eligibility for registration by the American Dietetics Association, and experience in a clinical, public health, or institutional setting.

Additionally, you must have a valid license to practice dietetics from the SC Panel of Dietetics or be eligible to apply for a license to practice.

Benefits

The State of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and savings plan options, and paid vacation and sick leave.

Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance benefits include health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits, as well as dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement benefits include defined benefit and defined contribution plans, as well as the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace benefits include tuition assistance, holiday, annual, and sick leave, as well as discounts on purchases, travel, and more.



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