WIC RN or Nutritionist

Department: HEALTH
Pay: $48,399.00 annually.
Work Schedule: 1900 E 9th St. N 67214 & 1131 S Clifton, Suite A 67218

The Women, Infant, and Children’s (WIC) Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Team works to meet the mission of the Sedgwick County Health Department by assuring quality WIC services through one-on-one counseling with clients. Responsibilities include assessment of client nutritional and medical risk, assigning and issuing food packages, and providing client education. Registered Dietitians provide counseling clients found at high nutritional risk. The position also provides referrals to community and medical services. This position requires a thorough knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures and reports to the WIC Site Supervisor. Employee will provide support during public health emergencies (Activation Level 1).

Client Services
Provide client services, in person, remotely, or on the phone as needed
Assess and assign nutrition risk for client eligibility
Prescribe and Issue food benefits
Authorize and coordinate special formula issuance with the State of KS WIC program or medical provider
Promote, educate, and support breastfeeding including issuance of breast pumps
Make and document client referrals, including IRIS software referrals
Screen immunizations records for up-to-date status and refer
Determine frequency and type of client follow-up appointments
Handle emails from the WIC call center when assigned or in the absence of the WIC site supervisor
Meet program productivity standards
Follow HIPAA and WIC confidentiality

Education and Outreach
Access client needs, clarify information, research issues, and communicate program information
Use goal setting and stage of change principles to assess client’s readiness to change behavior
Provide nutritional counseling to clients and families using motivational counseling methods
Complete online (oNE) secondary education appointments
Provide community outreach
Plan and attend trainings
Assist with surveys
Dietitians - Provide counseling to clients found at high dietary or medical risk

Documentation/Record Keeping
Document client findings within 8 business hours of competing appointment
Manage email inboxes and faxes; monitor and respond to requests
Manages e-timesheets and WIC daily hours accurately and on-time

Minimum Qualifications: Sedgwick County WIC Hires at two (2) levels. Please see qualifications for each.
Level I – Nutritionist/RN: Associate in Nursing -OR- Bachelor’s/master’s degree in Human Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Home Economics/Consumer and Family Sciences with an Emphasis in nutrition. Possess and maintain a valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted State of Kansas Registered Nursing License (RN). Nutritionists have no licensure requirements.
Level II – Registered Dietitian: Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Food, Nutrition, or related Science and completes a dietetic route accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If not already licensed in the State of Kansas, must obtain a temporary license from Kansas Credentialing for Dietitians, Topeka, KS within 60 days of hire. Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or successfully passes the registration examination within twelve months of employment. Once registered, obtains a permanent license from the State of KS Credentialing agency, and renews it every two years.
Required for Both Levels: Must complete Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) IS 100 and 700 courses within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: One or more years working with women, infants and children. Certified Lactation Educator (CLE).

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.

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