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Public Health Nutritionist
This is a Career Service (CS) Public Health Nutritionist position working for the Lee County Health Department. This 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.
NUTRITION 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.
NUTRITION 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.
FOOD 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.
CLIENT 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.
BREASTFEEDING: 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE: Completes assigned administrative projects and reports in a timely fashion. Participates in Quality Assurance activities
OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles, practices & office procedures
Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage
Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms
Knowledge of theories & concepts of preventive health care, current science & practice of nutrition
Knowledge of prenatal, breastfeeding, postpartum, infant and children nutrition
Knowledge of breastfeeding benefits and ability to promote and educate on it
Knowledge of the methods of data collection
Knowledge of the principles & techniques of records management
Knowledge of planning principles & techniques
Skill in operating a personal computer
Ability to provide nutrition education for individuals and groups
Ability to assess nutritional status and develop basic nutrition plans
Ability to teach and develop or select education materials
Ability to operate general office equipment
Ability to train others & deal effectively with a variety of people
Ability to follow office procedures & practices
Ability to organize & maintain filing systems
Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner
Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing
Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures
Ability to prioritize individual workload, prepare reports & maintain records
Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, i.e., stapler, scissors, etc.
Ability to work with occasional loud noises
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes
Ability to perform anthropometric and hematological measurements accurately
Ability to lift & carry up to 50 pounds as needed
Minimum Qualifications: Licensed 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.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working 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: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .
Location: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers
Worksite address
fort myers, FL, 33916, US
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