PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 1

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PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 1

nDate: Sep 12, 2026

nThe State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( .

nRequisition No:

nAgency: Department of Health

nWorking Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 1

nPay Plan: Career Service

nPosition Number:

nSalary: $53,000.00 to $55,000.00

nPosting Closing Date: 01/15/2027

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nThis is a Career Service (CS) Public Health Nutritionist position working for the Lee County Health Department.

nThis is specialized work responsible for advanced and complex professional public health and nutrition and dietetic work in the Florida Department of Health in Lee County under the direction of the Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor. It requires a high degree of accuracy, involves close interactions with other personnel of the CHD, and maintains confidentiality. Travel to all sites may be involved in the performance of duties. This position may serve clients who speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bi-lingual, or implementation of the Department’s Limited English Proficiency Plan.

nNUTRITION RISK DETERMINATION AND DOCUMENTATION: Determines nutrition risk eligibility of clients in accordance with DHM 150-24. Correctly identify clients at medical and/or high nutrition risk by assessing anthropometric, hematological and nutrition data. Document all medical and high-risk care plans using the SOAP format in the FL-WiSE system in accordance with department policy. Completes FL-WiSE System data entry ensuring to complete all required screens before the end of the day services are provided.

nNUTRITION EDUCATION: Provides comprehensive nutrition and breastfeeding assessment for low-risk, high-risk, and medically high-risk WIC clients. Provides nutrition counseling with SMART goal setting and follow-up with clients at future appointments. Provides individualized client centered nutrition and breastfeeding education in individual settings to promote good eating habits, physical development and good health as needed. Adapts nutrition education based on need of the client using the VENA concept. Conduct Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to clients as prescribed by the medical care provider. Communicate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

nFOOD PACKAGE ASSIGNMENTS: Assigns appropriate food package based on comprehensive assessment. Assesses formula needs and makes referrals for formula recommendations as appropriate. Assist clients in obtaining up to date and accurate prescriptions from providers. Follows procedures for receiving, issuing and reconciling special formula including direct distribution and EBT assigned formulas to ensure accurate formula inventory.

nCLIENT REFERRALS: As necessary, refers client to appropriate outside agency, documenting referral. Assigns appropriate food packages. Completes FL-WiSE System data entry ensuring to complete all required screens before the end of the day services are provided.

nBREASTFEEDING:Protects, promotes and supports breastfeeding; assures local site reflects a Breastfeeding Friendly atmosphere. Assists with organization and maintenance of breastfeeding supplies for site and issues manual breast pumps per Local Agency guidelines. Promotes breastfeeding classes with all prenatal clients. Refers clients to Breastfeeding team as needed.

nADMINISTRATIVE: Completes assigned administrative projects and reports in a timely fashion. Participates in Quality Assurance activities

nOTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

nnnKnowledge of principles, practices & office procedures

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nnKnowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage

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nnKnowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms

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nnKnowledge of theories & concepts of preventive health care, current science & practice of nutrition

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nnKnowledge of prenatal, breastfeeding, postpartum, infant and children nutrition

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nnKnowledge of breastfeeding benefits and ability to promote and educate on it

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nnKnowledge of the methods of data collection

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nnKnowledge of the principles & techniques of records management

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nnKnowledge of planning principles & techniques

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nnSkill in operating a personal computer

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nnAbility to provide nutrition education for individuals and groups

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nnAbility to assess nutritional status and develop basic nutrition plans

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nnAbility to teach and develop or select education materials

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nnAbility to operate general office equipment

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nnAbility to train others & deal effectively with a variety of people

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nnAbility to follow office procedures & practices

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nnAbility to organize & maintain filing systems

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nnAbility to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner

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nnAbility to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing

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nnAbility to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others

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nnAbility to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures

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nnAbility to prioritize individual workload, prepare reports & maintain records

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nnAbility to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time

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nnAbility to frequently use telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, i.e., stapler, scissors, etc.

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nnAbility to work with occasional loud noises

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nnAbility to follow instructions.

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nnAbility to review data for accuracy & completeness

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nnAbility to work independently or with minimal supervision

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nnAbility to work indoors with occasional temperature changes

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nnAbility to perform anthropometric and hematological measurements accurately

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nnAbility to lift & carry up to 50 pounds as needed

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n nMinimum Qualifications:

nnLicensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 21M, Sections 48.001, 48.002, 48.003, Florida Administrative Code.

n nFlorida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

nMission:

nTo protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

nVision:

nTo be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

nValues:

nI nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

nC ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

nA ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

nR esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

nE xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

nWhere You Will Work:

nFort Myers, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers

nThe Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

nWorking for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

nnnAnnual and Sick Leave benefits;

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nnNine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

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nnState Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

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nnRetirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click

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nnFlexible Spending Accounts;

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nnTuition waivers;

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nnAnd more!

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n nFor a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit

nPlease be advised:

nYour responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

nThis position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

nMale applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

nIf you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

nThe successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

nIncumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

nAll Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

nThe State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

nApplicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

nThe State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

nFlorida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

nCandidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

nThe State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

nVETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

nLocation:

nFORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916 NORTH FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33903 LEHIGH ACRES, FL, US, 33971

nNearest Major Market:Fort Myers

nNearest Secondary Market:Cape Coral

Worksite address

fort myers, FL, 33916, US

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