Nutrition Specialist

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States Childrens National Full time
Nutritionist II Job Description

The Nutritionist II will play a critical role in assessing the nutritional and health risks of clients and prescribing food packages that cater to their needs. This position requires a strong understanding of maternal and child health nutrition, as well as the ability to provide individual and group education on healthy eating habits.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess anthropometric data, medical history, and lab values to determine nutritional risk codes for clients.
  • Develop high-risk care plans and follow-up care in CARES, taking into account clients' nutritional needs, food preferences, and cultural background.
  • Prescribe food packages that meet clients' nutritional requirements and provide individual and group education on healthy eating habits.
  • Conduct breastfeeding activities, participate in breastfeeding promotion, and act as a breastfeeding coordinator as needed.
  • Ensure effective operation and WIC caseload management in the WIC clinic, maintaining established show rates and supervising day-to-day clinical operations to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
  • 1 year of experience and/or completed internship in maternal and child health nutrition, preferably in the area of maternal and child health.
  • Ability to perform responsibilities of a WIC nutritionist without routine supervision.
  • Licensed in the District of Columbia or licensed in another state with proof of application for District of Columbia licensure.
  • Registered Dietitian.

Organizational Commitment:

  • Partner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the organization.
  • Committed to diversity and recognizes the value of cultural and ethnic differences.
  • Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Customer Service:

  • Anticipate and respond to customer needs, following up until needs are met.

Teamwork/Communication:

  • Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
  • Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
  • Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving:

  • Contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
  • Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
  • Make appropriate decisions using sound judgment.

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility:

  • Use resources efficiently.
  • Search for less costly ways of doing things.

Primary Location: District of Columbia-WASHINGTON

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