WIC RN or Dietitian

CareArc is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented RN or Dietitian to join our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. The ideal candidate will play a key role in planning, developing, and evaluating WIC nutrition services, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and supporting the health and nutritional needs of our community.Key Responsibilities:Assist in the planning, development, and evaluation of the WIC program.Support the orientation and training of WIC nutrition and clerical staff.Contribute to the preparation and assessment of the annual Nutrition Services Plan for Lyon and Coffey counties.Consult with health care providers as appropriate to develop care plans.Serve as a resource for staff, health professionals, community agencies, and the public on WIC nutrition.Assist in monitoring WIC vendors for compliance and provide technical assistance as needed.Provide breastfeeding promotion and support as appropriate.Assign appropriate food packages and issue WIC benefits as required.Conduct dietary assessments and evaluate feeding practices for program participants.Provide nutrition counseling using reflective listening and VENA (Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment) techniques.Determine and document nutrition risk factors and provide follow up nutrition education.Develop and implement monthly nutrition activities, including high-risk nutrition counseling.Required Qualifications* RN requirement - Bachelor's Degree preferred, associate's degree required, Field of study: Nursing* Dietitian requirement - Bachelor's Degree, field of study Food, Nutrition, or other related science. Registered by the Commission on Dietetic RegistrationJob BenefitsCompetitive salaryPaid vacation and sick timeKPERS retirement planHealth, dental, and vision insurance for self and family beginning first day of employment.HSA/HRA availableUp to 10 paid holidaysEmployee and family medical and dental discountsAnd many other voluntary benefits