SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST

Job description

Senior Public Health Nutritionist -

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team!

Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. The incumbent if part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Completes the medical history, nutrition history, and breastfeeding assessment for WIC clients

Develops, monitors, evaluates, and revises nutrition care plans for high risk, medically high risk and low risk WIC clients and provides/documents nutrition and breastfeeding counseling according to all local, state and federal guidelines

Certifies eligible clients for participation in the WIC program by determining and assigning correct nutrition risk per program policies

Assigns/updates client food prescriptions according to program regulations

Provides nutrition programs and outreach to health care professionals and members of the community

Completes inventories as assigned

Provides classes and group nutrition education per class lesson plans with appropriate documentation

Assists the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor in the supervision of the clinic and clinic staff

Takes and resolves client complaints, ensuring customer satisfaction as much as possible

Completes administrative forms such as EARs, time sheets, and travel per department policies and required deadlines

Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and other staff development activities

Assist with outreach activities, health fairs and other community activities as needed

Conducts quality improvement (QI) monitoring and reporting as directed by supervisor

Assists the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor in presenting results to subordinate staff and in making changes in clinic policies/procedures as appropriate based on QI findings

Completes all mandatory trainings within required time frames

Complies with all Department of Health and WIC security and confidentiality rules and regulations

Alternate Information Custodian for the WIC/Nutrition Division

Performs other assigned duties as requested by supervisor

This position may serve clients that speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department's Limited English Proficiency Plan. Performs other duties as required, including performance of additional interpreter duties, consistent with skill level, and as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics

Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health or disease

Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques

Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data

Ability to develop educational/training plans and supporting materials

Ability to use various communication channels to provide education/training

Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary data

Ability to interview and counsel patients

Ability to plan, organize and evaluate a nutrition program or project

Ability to supervise people

Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Minimum – Valid Florida Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment

Bachelor's degree (or master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with the major course of study in public health nutrition, nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, or food service management

Where You Will Work: Lakeland, FL

Worksite address

lakeland, FL, 33809, US

Who can apply

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